The Credit Minute

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The Credit Minute

Advice from the experts at Credit.com aimed at helping consumers take control of important personal finance issues like credit, debt and identity theft. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

  1. 149

    Is It Time to Refinance

    Michael Schreiber, of Credit.com, explains all of the factors you need to consider before refinancing your mortgage.

  2. 148

    Art of Networking

    Michael Schreiber of Credit.com reviews some of the ways to maximize the everyday interactions in your life so you can get ahead.

  3. 147

    What to Consider Before Retirement

    Credit.com’s Michael Schreiber reviews some of the important factors that you need to think about before you leave the workforce for good.

  4. 146

    The Case for Debit Cards

    Adam Levin of Credit.com reviews some situations when you want to leave the credit card in your wallet and swipe your debit card instead.

  5. 145

    Coaching Your Kids About Money

    As kids start getting ready to ship off to college in the fall, now is the time to start having conversations about money and how they can avoid financial pitfalls.

  6. 144

    Synthetic Identity Fraud

    Credit.com’s Adam Levin explains synthetic identity theft and how this tricky-to-detect type of fraud could impact you.

  7. 143

    Social Media’s Impact on a Job Search

    Your activity on social media is more likely to hurt you than help you when it comes to looking for a new job. Adam Levin of Credit.com reveals some tips to protect your identity online.

  8. 142

    What Bills Impact Your Credit Score

    Adam Levin of Credit.com explains all of the ways your regular monthly bills can impact your credit score.

  9. 141

    Steps to Take Before a Home Search

    Before you fall in love with your dream house, follow these steps from Adam Levin of Credit.com to make sure you can afford that new property.

  10. 140

    Survival Guide for Data Breach Victims

    Being a victim of a data breach can be a major hassle, but if you follow these steps from Credit.com’s Adam Levin, you can minimize your vulnerability to hackers.

  11. 139

    Home Sale Preparations

    Credit.com’s Adam Levin reviews steps to take to improve the chances your home goes from ‘for sale’ to ‘sold.’

  12. 138

    Benefits of Minimalism

    Ready to live your life as a minimalist? Adam Levin of Credit.com reviews the benefits of this lifestyle along with some ways you can get by with less.

  13. 137

    Avoiding ATM Fees

    Adam Levin of Credit.com reviews some easy ways for you to reduce the cost of accessing your own money.

  14. 136

    Getting on the Right Path to Home Ownership

    Here’s what you need to do in order to make your next home purchase go as smooth as possible.

  15. 135

    Steps After Getting a New Credit Card

    Adam Levin of Credit.com reviews the various steps you should take after receiving a new credit card.

  16. 134

    You Are Never Too Old for Credit

    Older Americans may believe that they are past the point of worrying about their credit score, but you’re never too old to need access to borrowed money at an affordable rate. There are also perks and protections that are worth considering before you abandon plastic altogether.

  17. 133

    When Kids Affect Your Credit

    While it can be very rewarding for a parent to help their children with finances, you want to make sure that they are not doing anything to hurt your credit. Credit.com’s Adam Levin reviews all of the different ways kids can impact your credit.

  18. 132

    When Kids Effect Your Credit

    While it can be very rewarding for a parent to help their children with finances, you want to make sure that they are not doing anything to hurt your credit. Credit.com’s Adam Levin reviews all of the different ways kids can impact your credit.

  19. 131

    Need More Money?

    An overview of less common sources of income that you can explore in order to earn some extra cash.

  20. 130

    Credit In Your 20’s

    The financial decisions you make in your 20’s can have a major impact on your ability to borrow money later in life. Credit.com’s Adam Levin suggests some smart steps to take now that will make you financially secure later.

  21. 129

    The Case For Renters Insurance

    Adam Levin of Credit.com reviews some of the reasons you may want to consider this added level of protection.

  22. 128

    Track Your Spending

    Have a steady job with a decent income, but still feel like you are living paycheck-to-paycheck? Follow these steps from Credit.com’s Adam Levin in order to feel more financially secure.

  23. 127

    Added Costs of a Home Purchase

    Once the deal is signed and keys are in your possession, there will be new expenses to that home purchase that you wish you had budgeted for earlier.

  24. 126

    Other Credit Score Factors

    There’s a lot more non-credit items that can impact your credit score. Adam Levin of Credit.com reviews those factors to keep in mind.

  25. 125

    Housing Lessons from Reality TV

    What can we learn from reality TV when it comes to buying a home? Gerri Detweiler of Credit.com reviews some of the best takeaways from these shows.

  26. 124

    Automotive Regret

    Gerri Detweiler of Credit.com lays out your options for dealing with a vehicle that for one reason or another you can no longer afford.

  27. 123

    Lost Job, New Home

    What should you do if you just lost your job and you are weeks, or even days away from closing on a home loan? Gerri Detweiler of Credit.com explains what you need to know if you find yourself in this situation.

  28. 122

    Teens and Credit Cards

    Should your teen have a credit card? Credit.com’s Gerri Detweiler tackles the pros and cons of this decision.

  29. 121

    Saving on Pet Ownership

    While pets provide us with so much, they can also take a big chunk out of your budget.  Credit.com’s Gerri Detweiler reviews the added costs associated with pet ownership and how to mitigate some of them.

  30. 120

    Costly Rental Mistakes

    Credit.com’s Gerri Detweiler lists some of the most common and costly mistakes that people make when renting a home.

  31. 119

    Joint Credit Card Accounts

    Gerri Detweiler of Credit.com goes over the basics of a joint credit card account and what to keep in mind before signing up for one.

  32. 118

    Prioritizing Bills

    Credit.com’s Gerri Detweiler reviews ways to save money and what order you should pay bills if you find yourself with more bills to pay than funds in your accounts.

  33. 117

    Saving on Closing Costs

    Gerri Detweiler of Credit.com explains the closing costs associated with a home purchase and provides some tips for saving on those expenses.

  34. 116

    Postdated Checks

    Credit.com’s Gerri Detweiler bursts a common misconception about postdated checks.

  35. 115

    Tools for Safe Web Browsing

    Adam Levin of Credit.com reviews a list of tools that you can use to shield your identity while you surf the web.

  36. 114

    Credit Score Data

    Adam Levin of Credit.com reviews the types of data that can have an impact your credit score.

  37. 113

    Roommate Concerns

    While there are lots of perks to having a roommate, living with the wrong person can wreak havoc on your credit or personal finances.

  38. 112

    Maximize Credit Card Rewards

    Many card holders are frustrated when they sign up for a new credit card and don’t get all of the benefits that were promised. Adam Levin of Credit.com offers tips to make sure you don’t miss a single one.

  39. 111

    Avoid Overspending

    If you follow these tips from Credit.com’s Adam Levin you can avoid over paying for items.

  40. 110

    Protecting Your Health Records

    We all know that there could be a financial impact of identity theft, but the consequences could be far more dire if you are not careful with your medical records. 

  41. 109

    Routine ID Theft Check-Up

    Doing some clean up of your finances and life this fall?  Now is also a good time to make sure you are doing everything possible to protect your identity.

  42. 108

    The Art of Hondling

    Adam Levin of Credit.com reviews this skill, which is considered a gentler, kinder, more humorous approach to getting what you want for less.

  43. 107

    Fighting the Urge to Splurge

    Before you make that next purchase, ask yourself these six questions to make sure you are not wasting your money.

  44. 106

    Getting Your Spending Under Control

    As the holiday shopping season approaches, now is a good time to review your finances and find new ways to save money.

  45. 105

    Getting a Better Deal

    How you can start to save money by asking questions of customer service representatives from any company you plan on doing business with.

  46. 104

    The Fine Print of Balance Transfer Offers

    Balance transfer offers from credit card companies are often great deals for consumers, but in many cases there are hidden clauses that could wind up costing you.

  47. 103

    Credit Report Mistakes

    Adam Levin of Credit.com reviews some of the ways that mistakes appear on your credit report and how to fix them.

  48. 102

    Retirement Planning

    Retirement planning can be complicated, but the earlier you master it in your working years, the better off you will be when it comes time to leave the workforce.

  49. 101

    Avoiding Job Scams

    Looking to earn extra income, follow these tips from Credit.com’s Adam Levin to avoid being duped by fraudsters.

  50. 100

    Financial Tips After Buying a Home

    There are certain steps that you can take after buying a home to make sure it doesn’t become a financial pitfall.  Adam Levin of Credit.com shares that advice.

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Advice from the experts at Credit.com aimed at helping consumers take control of important personal finance issues like credit, debt and identity theft. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

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