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How to Use Your Tax Refund to Build Better Credit
Finance

How to Use Your Tax Refund to Build Better Credit

You can use your tax refund to improve your credit by paying down high credit card balances and catching up on past-due accounts.
Moriah Beaver | Attorney
February 27, 2026
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15 best ways to build credit fast in 2025
Finance
15 best ways to build credit fast in 2025

December 12, 2025
What is Debt Consolidation?
Finance
What is Debt Consolidation?

October 08, 2025
Rainy day funds: how to prepare for unexpected expenses
Finance
Rainy day funds: how to prepare for unexpected expenses

August 01, 2025

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Debt collection laws: Know your rights
Finance
Debt collection laws: Know your rights

Dealing with debt collectors can be stressful and confusing. Understand debt collection laws and your rights to help you better manage outstanding debt.

Candace Begody

April 06, 2023
30 credit score statistics to know in 2023
Finance
30 credit score statistics to know in 2023

Credit scores among Americans continue to rise. We’ve compiled a list of key credit score statistics to know for 2023.

Nature Lewis

March 01, 2023
What is overdraft protection and is it worth it?
Finance
What is overdraft protection and is it worth it?

Overdraft protection is a service banks provide for a fee that allows you to withdraw money or make transactions when you don’t have funds available.

Sarah Raja

February 22, 2023
How to prepare for a recession
Finance
How to prepare for a recession

Recessions can spell disaster for your finances. Here are some tips on how to prepare for a recession and ensure your finances are protected.

Paola Bergauer

September 28, 2022
How to get out of credit card debt in 3 steps
Finance
How to get out of credit card debt in 3 steps

Credit card debt can be overwhelming. Here are three steps to get started tackling it.

Anna Grozdanov

December 14, 2021
Bankruptcy means test: who qualifies for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Finance
Bankruptcy means test: who qualifies for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

What are the qualifications for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Vince R. Mayr

December 14, 2021
Consumer debt statistics for 2023
Finance
Consumer debt statistics for 2023

Total consumer debt among Americans rose to $16.9 trillion by the end of 2022, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

Lexington Law

August 24, 2021
How to evaluate rent-to-own homes and programs
Finance
How to evaluate rent-to-own homes and programs

If you’re on the hunt for housing options, here are some things to consider when looking for rent-to-own homes and programs in this guide from Lexington Law.

Lexington Law

August 24, 2021
Paying taxes as a freelancer
Finance
Paying taxes as a freelancer

Paying taxes as a freelancer can be complicated, but taking a proactive approach can save you a lot of time and money later.

Sarah Raja

August 24, 2021
6 Steps to Avoiding Legal Disaster with Your Side Hustle
Finance
6 Steps to Avoiding Legal Disaster with Your Side Hustle

Do you have a side hustle to get extra cash? Check out our guide to making sure your side hustle doesn’t put you on the wrong side of the law.

Lexington Law

August 24, 2021