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Managing Credit when Prices are Rising
As a consumer, you have likely felt the impact of inflation on your wallet, but have you considered how inflation can affect your credit? Costs of...
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Understand your fair access to credit
When I first started using credit, it was exciting and intriguing to learn how I could build and improve my credit over time. At that time, I never...
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Forgive yourself and overcome money shame
When I got my first credit card many years ago, I thought I was ready for all the responsibilities that came with managing this type of credit. Even...
What are loans, scholarships, and grants?
What are loans, scholarships, and grants?
Choosing the right college can be daunting. One concern students often have when applying to college is the affordability of their college tuition....
What are some common credit misconceptions?
What are some common credit misconceptions?
There are a lot of misconceptions around various personal finance topics. Many of this misinformation stems from confusion around credit scores and...
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Piggybacking credit: Adding an authorized user on a credit card
I had a few conversations with a friend who decided to add a loved one to his credit card as an authorized user. Over the years, we had many...
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Piggybacking Credit: Adding an authorized user on a credit card
I had a few conversations with a friend who decided to add a loved one to his credit card as an authorized user. Over the years, we had many...

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Financial Tips for Uncertain Times
Tips to create good financial habits
URBANA, Ill.- Establishing good financial habits early is a foundational element for long-term financial stability. University of Illinois Extension has teamed up with University of Illinois Student...

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Conscious Credit

How do you find accurate, credible information to help you make ethical and conscious borrowing decisions? Explore the role of a responsible borrower and myths and facts about credit.