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How Does a Personal Loan Impact Your Credit Score
A personal loan is a common way to consolidate debt and pay for unexpected expenses. It's important, however, to understand how personal loans impact your credit score.
Are Credit Card Rewards Taxable Income?
Credit card rewards are generally exempt from federal income taxes; however, there are cases where they might be included in your income.
What is the Card Act of 2009?
In 2009, Congress passed the Credit Card Accountability Responsibility and Disclosure Act of 2009 (CARD Act) to address a growing number of predatory and unfair practices in the credit card industry.
Top 5 Things to Consider In a Checking Account
Looking to open a new checking account. Here is a list of the Top 5 most important things to consider before opening the account and making that initial deposit.
Will LLC Debts Impact Your Personal Credit Score?
Many small business owners open credit cards and lines of credit for their legal entities. What is often the case, however, is the owner must provide a personal guarantee for the debts and have a credit check.