Doing This Could Help Add 30 Points on Average to Your Credit Score — Even if You Don’t Qualify for Other Credit Cards

A low credit score can haunt you. Getting a new credit card and making on-time payments is one of the best paths to a better score. But how do you get a credit card when your score keeps scaring off lenders? How it Works Chime will report your payment history to the major credit bureaus. Just ensure you keep paying at least the minimum payment every month. Apply for a free Chime Credit Builder card today....

January 3, 2022 · 2 min · 219 words · Alicia Cook

Dear Penny: I Dumped My Live-in Boyfriend. Do I Owe Half of the Bills?

Real Answers for Life’s Money Challenges I started dating a guy I really liked about 10 months ago. I have two young children as well from a previous relationship. (Their dad is not involved, so it was an easy move.) I put the down payment on the vehicle he selected. It was a fairly large effort to find housing, but we finally found a house we liked. Rent is expensive where we are, so it was a hefty price just to move in alone....

January 2, 2022 · 3 min · 450 words · Luke Sanders

January Class Action Settlements Involve Saks, Neuriva, Kaiser and Walmart

Could you use some cash to recover from the holidays? Look through list carefully and note deadlines for claims. The plaintiffs allegedly suffered injury such as eye irritation. Getty Images No Interest Til Almost 2027? Balance Transfer = Credit Card Cheat Code File your claimby Jan. 12, 2022. Plaintiffs argue the companys negligence resulted in a data breach. Submit your claim formby Jan. 3, 2022 (estimated). Those identified as Class Members should have received an email or postcard notice about the settlement....

January 1, 2022 · 2 min · 279 words · Mark Johns MD

Costs Are Going Up. Wages Aren’t. Here’s How to Make it Through 2023’s Wild Economy

You arent going crazy inflation is. attempt to leave room for savings, entertainment and miscalculations. No Interest Til Almost 2027? Sell a Vehicle You Dont Rely On Its a terrible time to buy a vehicle. Just dont plan on buying a replacement anytime soon. If you do right now, you might be lucky to break even on the two transactions. Dont Miss:6 Companies That Send People Money When Theyre Asked Nicely 3....

December 30, 2021 · 2 min · 229 words · Nicole Hoffman

You Might Be Using Your Credit Cards Wrong. This Guy’s Strategy Raised His Score by 120 Points*

Aaron Atkins is tired of paying rent. He lives in Phoenix, Arizona, where the rent just keeps going up. You know how it is. Its like that everywhere, but especially in Phoenix. Its really bad here. He figures hed do better and get more living space by spending money on a mortgage instead of rent. He immediately had a problem: His credit was pretty lousy. He had a low credit score of only 520....

December 30, 2021 · 3 min · 497 words · Laura Rose

3 Things to Cut From Your Life in 2023 (And What to Replace them With)

Ah, the new year. Time to start fresh! Keep cutting those toxic people, traits and choices from your proverbial life diet and start 2023 feeling good. Well, this is The Penny Hoarder, after all. Cut Your Credit Card Debt Faster If you have credit card debt,you know. Its just getting rich by ripping you off with high interest rates some up to 36%. But a website calledAmOnewants to help. Probably not as good as youd like....

December 29, 2021 · 2 min · 264 words · Bryan Lambert

The Top 10 Dear Penny Columns of 2021

Some big themes in my inbox from the past year: Want some advice on a money dilemma? No question is too awkward or tricky. This column is a judgment-free zone, and Ill always keep your identity anonymous. Send your money questions to[email protected]. Check back every Wednesday and Sunday to see if Ive answered your question. Keep those letters coming in 2022. Have a happy and safe new year. Our team has compiled alist of creative waysyou can fatten your bank account this week....

December 29, 2021 · 8 min · 1550 words · Charles Diaz

Don’t Call Them Resolutions: Set Financial Intentions for the New Year Instead

Whens the last time you kept one of your New Years resolutions? By the middle of the year, most resolution-setters have completely abandoned their idealistic plans. I believe we should all have goals, said Brittney Castro, a Certified Financial Planner withMint. But I think the reality is life doesnt always go according to plan. If the last two years havent taught us that, I dont know what will. Being able to create a plan and then flow with whats going on is critical....

December 28, 2021 · 2 min · 255 words · Jordan Robbins

Axos Invest Review 2022: Pros and Cons

Axos Financial rebranded WiseBanyan as Axos Invest in October 2019. Building on its managed portfolios platform, Axos Invest launched self-directed trading accounts in 2021. Managed Portfolios is Axos robo-advisor option. Want to see how Axos compares to other robo-advisors? Check out our review of thebest robo-advisor apps. It creates a diversified portfolio for you based on your risk tolerance and financial goals. It also gives you the option to tweak investments inside your portfolio if you disagree with the computer algorithm....

December 27, 2021 · 5 min · 931 words · Jennifer Pearson

How to Hire Employees

you could no longer ignore the opportunity costs of doing business as usual. Everyone would like to make strong hires. But really, what does it take to land talented employees without wasting time and money chasing dead ends? Consider this your quick-start guide on how to hire new employees. How to Hire Employees Step 1.Register as an employer. Step 2.Define the position. Probably not as good as youd like. It always seems like an uphill battle to build (and keep) a decent amount in savings....

December 27, 2021 · 3 min · 453 words · Patricia Holland

Indeed vs. Monster: Which is the Best Job-Posting Site For Employers?

Looking to fill a job opening once and for all? Indeed and Monster are two of the top options for attracting qualified candidates and turning them into high-quality hires. So were pitting Indeed vs. Monster to help you identify which site will serve your business needs best. What is Indeed? 7 Ways to Make Money if You Hate People Do you avoid people too? Enough small talk.Here are some waysto earn extra cash, without all of the social stuff....

December 27, 2021 · 2 min · 311 words · Kathleen Wheeler

The Best Recruiting Platforms for Employers Seeking Workers

How are you supposed to know which one is best for your needs? Look, employee referrals can be a nice way to fill your open positions. But these days you better go beyond that way beyond. Welcome to the world of social recruiting. These are the recruiting tools of today. ZipRecruiter isnt a job board itself. 7 Ways to Make Money if You Hate People Do you avoid people too?...

December 27, 2021 · 5 min · 883 words · Katelyn Kennedy

Think Before You Walk: 7 Tips For Saying ‘I Quit’

Go no further than TikTok to find people quitting their jobs in high-drama ways. Today is my last day working in this toxic workplace, a one-line resignation message reads. These scenarios are a great way to go viral, but arent so great for your career. You might need a reference down the road. You might encounter your boss and coworkers in other situations. And news of a high-drama departure might reach a boss youd like to work for....

December 27, 2021 · 2 min · 249 words · Brett Giles