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NextAdvisor with TIME • 07/28/2021

The Complete Guide to Building Credit

Do you know how your credit score works? Or how it’s different than your credit report? Understanding credit is key to your financial wellbeing.
NextAdvisor with TIME • 07/23/2021

How to Check and Monitor Your Credit

If you've never checked your credit, it's high time you figure out how you can do it – for free!
NextAdvisor with TIME • 05/07/2021

Credit Counseling 101

Credit counseling is a free or low-cost service that can help you take control of your debt through financial education and debt management programs.
NextAdvisor with TIME • 05/07/2021

How to Protect Your Credit Score

You aren’t powerless when it comes to your credit score. Here’s how you can protect it.
NextAdvisor with TIME • 03/24/2021

What a 'Good' Credit Score Really Means, and How You Can Get One

Your credit score is a core part of your financial wellbeing – but how do you define a good score? Here's what the experts say.
NextAdvisor with TIME • 02/26/2021

Why Credit Repair Companies Aren’t Worth the Cost

Credit repair companies make big promises, but you’re probably better off on your own. Here’s how you can fix your credit for free.
NextAdvisor with TIME • 12/08/2020

You Should Check Your Credit Report Today. Here's How to Do It for Free

If there’s one thing personal finance experts keep telling us this year, it’s this: Now is the time to get familiar with your credit report.
NextAdvisor with TIME • 08/13/2020

The ‘Most Powerful Mortgage Option’ Every Veteran Should Know About

Veterans can buy a home with low rates and no money down with the VA home loan program. See why experts call these loans an obvious choice for veterans.
NextAdvisor with TIME • 08/04/2020

FHA Loans Offer Alternative Path To Home Ownership, But Do Your Homework First

FHA loans can offer alternative path to home ownership for some buyers, but not without some strings attached. Find out whether it could make sense for you.
NextAdvisor with TIME • 06/23/2020

How Do U.S. Savings Bonds Work?

Looking for a safe haven to invest your money? Nothing signals stability and security more than savings bonds. Here’s how they work.
NextAdvisor with TIME • 06/16/2020

Credit Counseling 101

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, personal finance pros say credit counseling services can be a risk-free lifeline for all types of people.
NextAdvisor with TIME • 06/16/2020

What is a Debt Settlement Plan?

Debt settlement plans can be a useful tool if you’re struggling with major debt, but they come with potential long-term financial consequences to consider.
NextAdvisor with TIME • 06/16/2020

Understanding Different Types of Credit

Lenders want to see different types of credit on your report. Can you identify all three? Experts explain how credit types impact your score.
NextAdvisor with TIME • 06/16/2020

How to Rebuild or Repair Your Credit

A bad credit score can make life more difficult than it needs to be. The good news is your credit score isn't forever. Here's how you can fix it.
NextAdvisor with TIME • 06/16/2020

Why Your Credit Score is Important

You know your credit score is important. But you might not have known some of the consequences of having bad credit.
NextAdvisor with TIME • 06/16/2020

What to Know About PMI

Private Mortgage Insurance, or PMI, as it’s better known, can cost hundreds of dollars a month. Here’s how to know whether you really need it.
NextAdvisor with TIME • 06/16/2020

How to Apply for Unemployment Benefits

Filing for unemployment benefits can be a difficult process to navigate, but we’re here to help with a guide on how to apply for unemployment.
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