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Beware of Rising Rates in 2016

by on January 12, 2016

It's been nearly a decade since we saw increases in interest rates, but after the Fed's interest rate hike in December, consumers can expect to see more like it in 2016.  In fact, we could see as many as 4 additional rate hikes this year.  

So what does this mean for you and your credit cards?

Can Your Social Media Posts Affect Your Credit Score?

January 11th, 2016 by Yael Kent

In the early days of social media, content concerns were usually limited to how personal shares might affect your ability to get promoted at work. Today, another serious question has begun to surface - can these archived shares actually affect the sharer's creditworthiness?

The most precise answer right at this moment is, "Maybe."

Simmons First Visa - Great card if you want low interest rate

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IRS Announces Plans to Prevent Tax Fraud

by on January 4, 2016

The IRS, state tax administrators, and companies in the tax industry made it very clear in 2015 that they are joining together to combat tax related fraud and identity theft during this upcoming tax season. This comes at a time when identity theft is rampant and scams happen all the time. Plus, with all of your financial information in one place during tax season, it’s easy to fall victim to a data breach.

Trouble Getting Started on Paying Off Debt? Try the Snowball Plan

January 4th, 2016 by Alice Bryant

The Snowball Plan isn’t your typical paying-off-debt plan; it’s designed to jumpstart those who have found themselves in a lot of debt and feel hopelessly overwhelmed. If that’s you, have hope - you will pay off your debt, soon.

Weekly Tip: Don’t let your credit cards collect dust.

If you have a lot of credit cards, or even just some you use more than others, it’s easy to forget about certain cards. They then end up collecting dust for years. And although you may have no trouble using other cards or cash instead, it’s very important to take those old cards for a swipe every once and awhile. 
 
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Study Shows Millennials Don’t Want to Work for Corporations

by on December 28, 2015

A new survey by management consulting firm Accenture shows that millennials don’t want to work for large corporations. According to this study, only 15% of new college graduates want to work for the big corporations. Instead, more young people are looking towards medium sized businesses (35%) and start-ups and government agencies (10%).

Why the change?

Weekly Tip: Pay back your student loans in a timely manner.

Do you have student loans? If you’re one of the many Americans who was forced to take out loans in order to afford the exorbitant price of college, you might want to consider paying back these loans in a timely and effective manner. Why? These student loans can actually affect your credit score if not handled correctly.
 
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