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Credit under 670? Want to get the FICO meter showing green? Credit builder loans can help you get there, but many of them require you lock up your money. To get the money upfront, you have to think creatively. In this article, I rank and review the 10 best cash-upfront credit builder loans, as well …
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Choosing the right way to develop your app is an important step. No-code builders offer the same quality of external development agencies at a fraction of the price, but you still have to choose one (and there are A LOT). In this article, I ranked and reviewed the top 21 no-code app builders, as well …
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Choosing the right app for mutual funds is important for your investment strategy. Mutual funds have active managers who make informed decisions and build diversified portfolios on your behalf. These funds, however, are hard to purchase because they don’t trade on exchanges like ETFs — which means few apps are able to offer them. There …
Choosing the right app is crucial for making small investments. From placing your money with professionals to managing the purchase and sale of individual securities yourself, the best app will help you grow your investments so what starts small ends up big. In this guide, I ranked and reviewed the 18 best small investment apps, …
Credit builder loans are designed to help consumers do one thing: quickly improve their credit score at reasonable interest rates. In most cases these loans last a minimum of 12 months. But what if you want to run the gantlet of a 6-month credit building spree? You can, in 5 ways: (1) use a 6-month …
13 Best 6-Month Credit Builder Loans & Alternatives (2023) Read More »
Finding and choosing the right no credit check loan is important. They’re hard to identify and usually have hefty APR rates, so you need to consider all the options. This kind of credit requires either (1) a high interest rate, (2) collateral, or (3) the use of existing lines of credit in creative ways. In …
When your credit is below 670 on the FICO 8 scale, lenders call it “fair.” If it’s below 580, they call it poor. These scores prevent you from accessing affordable credit, and when you do, the rates are often painfully high. So consumers turn to credit repair strategies, such as disputing erroneous items on credit …
Secured Credit Card No Deposit: 15 Best Options (2023) Read More »
Bad credit means higher interest rates and a lack of access to many financial services. In most cases, improving your credit requires long-term tactics like consistent on-time payments and minimal debt balances. That said… About 15%12 of consumers have a mistake on a credit report that they can quickly dispute to improve their score. This …
Communication requires training. Even so-called “natural communicators” like Jim Rohn use continued learning to expand their influence and to build better relationships. The author famously said, “Take advantage of every opportunity to practice your communication skills so that when important occasions arise, you will have the gift, the style, the sharpness, the clarity, and the …
Skill acquisition is important, whether it’s to pivot directions or diversify your assets for professional development. Examples include pivoting from finance to data analytics, or getting certified for AWS Cloud Computing. We’re in luck because e-learning platforms like PluralSight and Udemy provide digital spaces to do just this. The challenge is that it’s hard to …
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