If you’re looking to rent an apartment, you’ll likely need a good credit score to qualify. Learn more about what credit score is needed for an apartment, and how to improve your score, in this blog post. Checkout this video: Introduction Renting an apartment is a great way to save money and live in a…
If you’re trying to figure out how much you should spend on your credit card, you’re not alone. Many people have trouble budgeting for their credit card expenses, and it can be tough to know how much to charge without going into debt. Luckily, there are a few simple guidelines you can follow to help…
How much is the Recovery Rebate Credit? The answer may depend on your income, family size, and filing status. Checkout this video: What is the Recovery Rebate Credit? The Recovery Rebate Credit is a refundable credit for eligible individuals and families. The credit is based on the individual or family’s economic stimulus payment (also called…
If you’re wondering when is the best time to pay your credit card, you’re not alone. Many people struggle with managing their credit card debt, and making timely payments is a huge part of that. There are a few things to consider when trying to figure out the best time to pay your credit card…
A foreign tax credit is a credit against U.S. tax for taxes paid to a foreign country on income from foreign sources. Checkout this video: What is a Foreign Tax Credit? A foreign tax credit is a credit that allows taxpayers to offset the amount of taxes they owe to the IRS by the amount…
If you’re one of the millions of people who uses PayPal Credit, you may be wondering if you can use it in stores. The answer is yes! Here’s how to use PayPal Credit in stores. Checkout this video: Introduction If you have PayPal Credit, you can use it in stores in a few different ways….
The CARES Act provides a number of provisions to help individuals and businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of these is the option for businesses to take a temporary credit against payroll taxes. Checkout this video: An Overview of COVID-19 Temporary Credit COVID-19 Temporary Credit is a new credit put in place by the government…
It’s important to keep an eye on your credit report, but how often should you check it? We break down the best practices for checking your credit report. Checkout this video: How credit reports work How credit reporting agencies collect information The credit reporting agencies (CRAs) collect information from a variety of sources, including your…
American Express uses all three credit bureaus, but they tend to focus on Experian. If you’re looking to improve your credit score with American Express, you should focus on improving your Experian score. Checkout this video: What is a Credit Bureau? In the United States, a credit bureau, also known as a credit reporting agency,…
Do you know when credit cards first started appearing? It might surprise you to learn that they date back to the early 1900s. Read on to find out more about the history of credit cards. Checkout this video: The first credit card The first credit card was introduced in 1950 by Diner’s Club. It was…