Traditional financial literacy efforts haven’t been a rousing success. Research from Harvard Business School shows that even Americans who are taught personal finance in school don’t seem to save more or manage credit better than anyone else. That’s why many Read More …
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United Financial – Financial Fix: Identity Theft Protection
Welcome to our United Financial – Financial Fix! Look for a new topic every week. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11jdEUWx1sc&w=560&h=315] One out of every ten Americans will become a victim of identity theft. Will you be one of them? The following are ways Read More …
United Financial – Financial Fix: Checking your Credit Report
Welcome to our United Financial – Financial Fix! Look for a new topic every week. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lcQKq4jLxg?rel=0&w=560&h=315] Your credit reports matter. Credit reports may affect your mortgage rates, credit card approvals, apartment requests, or even your job application. Reviewing credit Read More …
It’s a Good Idea to Check your Credit Report Regularly
When was the last time you saw a copy of your credit report? If it’s been more than a year, then it’s probably time to take another look. It’s important that you understand the information in your credit report, regardless Read More …