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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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These tips can help ensure their bad credit doesn't indirectly affect yours.
Dating Someone with Bad Credit? Here’s How to Protect Your Score
Building a strong credit score can take years of paying your bill... read more

February 6, 2017

Credit Score
Sure, you've seen the Thanksgiving parade, but you've also probably shopped at Macy's. And if you do so regularly, these tips can help you save at Macy's.
7 Ways to Save at Macy’s
Macy’s is a very popular department store chain throughout the ... read more

February 4, 2017

Budgeting and Saving Money
Merrick Bank Credit Cards Review: Beginner Cards for Poor or Nonexistent Credit
UPDATE: Some offers mentioned below have expired and/or are no lo... read more

January 25, 2017

Credit Card Reviews
Chase just announced they're slashing the big sign-on bonus for their Chase Sapphire Reserve credit card. So, is it still worth signing up?
Chase Is Slashing the Sapphire Reserve Signup Bonus. Is the Card Still Worth it?
[DISCLOSURE: Cards from our partners are mentioned below.] The C... read more

January 9, 2017

Credit Card Reviews
Building good credit can take awhile, but there are some steps you can take to jumpstart your credit score.
5 Ways to Jumpstart Your Credit Score in 2017
Improving your credit score is usually considered a lengthy proje... read more

December 28, 2016

Uncategorized
Here are a few of our favorite nightlife credit cards and the rewards they provide to frequent out-on-the-towners.
3 Credit Cards for People Who Love the Nightlife
[UPDATE: Some offers mentioned below have expired and/or are no l... read more

December 25, 2016

Credit Card Reviews