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Ask HTM - Rounding Up Investment Apps, Buying Property to Build Wealth, and Account Closure Effects on Credit Scores #268

Ask HTM - Rounding Up Investment Apps, Buying Property to Build Wealth, and Account Closure Effects…

We’re kicking off the week by answering your questions! And if you have a question for us, we’d love for you to submit your own via HowToMoney.com/as…

How to Repair and Build Credit

How to Repair and Build Credit

On this episode of DIY Money, Quint and Daniel discuss ways to repair and build your credit score.

Ask HTM - Requesting a Credit Limit Increase, Path to Homeownership Considerations, and Biking with Kids #220

Ask HTM - Requesting a Credit Limit Increase, Path to Homeownership Considerations, and Biking with…

We’re kicking off the week by answering your questions! And if you have a question for us, we’d love for you to submit your own via HowToMoney.com/as…

4.22.20 Small business loan funding set to increase; Free weekly credit reports; Increased poisoning from cleaning agents; Google searches have dramatically changed

4.22.20 Small business loan funding set to increase; Free weekly credit reports; Increased poisonin…

Congress is on the verge of passing a bill to provide more funding for small businesses. Clark also talks about how many bigger companies took a larg…

Building Business Credit

Building Business Credit

About this Episode Today we are honored to host Jonathan Bates on the show. Jonathan served in the Navy for 23 years and was an Explosive Ordnance Di…

Rebuilding a Rough Credit Score #113

Rebuilding a Rough Credit Score #113

Much of our financial life often revolves around one number- our credit score. It’s really important that your score is in a healthy range as it impa…

583 - Your Guide to Building Credit by Using Credit Cards Responsibly

583 - Your Guide to Building Credit by Using Credit Cards Responsibly

Credit cards are powerful tools that can help you build excellent credit—but they can also sink your finances. Money Girl answers a listener question…

1.18.19 Paying bills will increase your credit score; Clark Stinks

1.18.19 Paying bills will increase your credit score; Clark Stinks

Paying bills could now have a direct positive impact on your credit score thanks to Experian; Christa reads listener posts about how Clark has missed…

529 - 6 Steps to Build or Repair Your Credit Before Buying a Home

529 - 6 Steps to Build or Repair Your Credit Before Buying a Home

Whether you’re a seasoned homeowner or a first-timer, your credit score is a primary factor that mortgage lenders consider when evaluating your appli…

505 MG Credit Q&A: Build Credit, Dispute Errors, and Prioritize Debt

505 MG Credit Q&A: Build Credit, Dispute Errors, and Prioritize Debt

Laura answers questions about how to build credit, manage credit utilization, correct credit errors, handle past due accounts, and prioritize debt th…

Is Building Good Credit Job #1? (with an intro to Transferwise)

Is Building Good Credit Job #1? (with an intro to Transferwise)

In our first roundtable piece today, we discuss whether the first thing kids out of high school need is good credit. Should people first focus on cre…

458 MG Credit Q&A: Best Ways to Monitor, Repair, and Build Credit

458 MG Credit Q&A: Best Ways to Monitor, Repair, and Build Credit

Not only is having good credit a requirement for getting loans and credit cards, especially at competitive interest rates, but it affects other parts…

437 MG How to Build Credit with a Secured Credit Card

437 MG How to Build Credit with a Secured Credit Card

Ready to improve your credit scores? Laura answers credit questions from podcast listeners and readers. She explains what a secured credit card is, w…

440 MG Credit Bureau Expert Gives Insider Advice on Building Credit

440 MG Credit Bureau Expert Gives Insider Advice on Building Credit

Laura interviews Rod Griffin, Experian's director of public education, about a variety of important topics that will help you build and maintain exce…

400 MG 8 Credit Card FAQs and Tips to Build Credit

400 MG 8 Credit Card FAQs and Tips to Build Credit

Money Girl answers 8 frequently asked questions about credit cards and gives tips to maintain and build credit. Read the full transcript here: http:/…

293 MG 7 Essential Rules to Build Credit Fast

293 MG 7 Essential Rules to Build Credit Fast

Follow these rules to become creditworthy as quickly as possible.

169 MG The Best Ways to Build Credit

169 MG The Best Ways to Build Credit

Now more than ever, it's challenging for young people to build a solid credit history. Find out what options are available for young adults of all ag…

164 Eight Fast Ways to Increase Your Credit Score

164 Eight Fast Ways to Increase Your Credit Score

Planning on buying something big, like a home or a car, or getting a rewards credit card? First, find out the fastest ways to boost your credit score…

How to Build Your Credit

How to Build Your Credit

As many of you are aware, I have been harping on how low mortgage rates have been over the past few months and how much of an opportunity we all have…