Brian Acton

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Brian Acton is a freelance writer and contributor at Credit.com. Several years ago, as he worked to pay down debt and purchase a home, Brian became interested in personal finance and credit. He has been covering these topics ever since. Brian has a BA in History from Salisbury University and an MBA from UMUC. He lives in Maryland with his wife and two dogs.

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Am I Ready to Be a Homeowner?
Purchasing your first home is a major milestone and not a decisio... read more

August 7, 2019

Mortgages

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The Ultimate How-To on Filing Your Taxes for Free
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February 2, 2019

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How College Students Can Save Their Summer Income
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June 27, 2018

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How to Decide if Theme Park Season Passes Are Worth It
Summer break is approaching, and you’re going to need activitie... read more

June 19, 2018

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The job market for recent college graduates can be very competiti... read more

June 7, 2018

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Late Credit Card Payments Come with Consequences
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June 1, 2018

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