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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How to Find & Close Your Old Online Accounts
Miscellaneous

How to Find & Close Your Old Online Accounts

Most people would cringe at the things they posted on early social media accounts, but finding and deleting them may not be as simple as it seems.

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25 Passwords You Should Never Use
Miscellaneous

25 Passwords You Should Never Use

We're begging you: Please stop using 'password' (and these other terrible combinations) as your password.

Christine DiGangi

Why Paying Off Your Student Loans Could Actually Hurt Your Credit
student loans

Why Paying Off Your Student Loans Could Actually Hurt Your Credit

You should celebrate the day you're free of student loan debt, but make sure you know how it will impact your credit.

Christine DiGangi

Nearly Half of Homebuyers Don't Shop for a Mortgage
mortgages

Nearly Half of Homebuyers Don't Shop for a Mortgage

A home is one of the costliest purchases most consumers make, but half of them don't check with more than one mortgage lender to find the best deal.

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The FHA Just Cut a Major Expense for New Homebuyers
mortgages

The FHA Just Cut a Major Expense for New Homebuyers

The Federal Housing Administration is lowering private mortgage insurance (PMI) premiums for low-down payment mortgages.

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What's an Auto Title Loan?
Auto Loans

What's an Auto Title Loan?

Auto title loans are a controversial loan product that often charge triple-digit APRs. Here's what you need to know before considering one.

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The Most Car-Hungry States in America
Auto Loans

The Most Car-Hungry States in America

See which states took out the most auto loans last quarter, relative to their populations.

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Why Rich People Still Need Good Credit
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Why Rich People Still Need Good Credit

Sometimes, cash isn't enough to buy everything you need. It certainly isn't enough to buy everything you want, even if you're wealthy.

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Which Debts Should You Pay Off First?
Managing Debt

Which Debts Should You Pay Off First?

Paying off debt isn't easy, and it usually requires a change in lifestyle. But if you have more than one debt, how do you decide which to pay off first?

Christine DiGangi

The 20 Colleges With the Lowest Student Loan Debt
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The 20 Colleges With the Lowest Student Loan Debt

Not all colleges have a track record for producing graduates with crippling debt. Here are 20 schools where students borrow very little.

Christine DiGangi