Christine DiGangi

Christine DiGangi

Christine DiGangi is the former Deputy Managing Editor - Engagement for Credit.com and covered a variety of personal finance topics. Her writing has been featured on USA Today, MSN, Yahoo! Finance and The New York Times International Weekly, among other outlets.

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I'm 18 & I Want a Credit Card. What Are My Options?
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I'm 18 & I Want a Credit Card. What Are My Options?

Find out if you can get a credit card at 18. Learn about credit card options for 18-year-olds and alternatives that can help you build credit early.

Christine DiGangi

How to Build Credit With No Credit History
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How to Build Credit With No Credit History

Building credit can open many new opportunities, so it's important to start sooner. Learn how to build credit with no credit history

Christine DiGangi

What's the Most Important Credit Report Information?
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What's the Most Important Credit Report Information?

Is one credit report better than the others? Find out about the most important credit report information and how you can see yours.

Christine DiGangi

What Bills Help Build Your Credit?
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What Bills Help Build Your Credit?

What bills help build credit, and how can you get credit for paying your rent and utilities on time? Find out from Credit.com.

Christine DiGangi

Important Tax Document Enclosed: 4 Tax Forms to Watch Your Mailbox For
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Important Tax Document Enclosed: 4 Tax Forms to Watch Your Mailbox For

They're beginning to come in the mail, but how do you know if something's missing? Here's a list of tax forms commonly sent out this time of year.

Christine DiGangi

Does Getting Rejected Hurt Your Credit?
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Does Getting Rejected Hurt Your Credit?

Getting rejected for credit can be disappointing--especially if you were hoping to improve your credit. But does getting rejected affect your credit score?

Christine DiGangi

15 Tips to Improve How You Handle Money
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15 Tips to Improve How You Handle Money

No matter what your age, it's never too late to learn how to be responsible with money. Credit.com has 15 tips to help you get started.

Christine DiGangi

Do Student Loans Affect Credit?
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Do Student Loans Affect Credit?

Do student loans affect your credit? Discover how student loans can have a positive or negative effect on your score and what you need to do about it.

Christine DiGangi

Do I Need a Good Credit Score to Get Student Loans?
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Do I Need a Good Credit Score to Get Student Loans?

It can be challenging enough to get into a certain academic program — do students have to have a good credit score to be able to pay for it?

Christine DiGangi

How Fast Can a Secured Credit Card Improve My Credit?
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How Fast Can a Secured Credit Card Improve My Credit?

Using a secured card can be an effective way to establish a positive credit history ... but it's not a one-size-fits-all strategy.

Christine DiGangi