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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Can You Be Denied a Rental Home Because of Bad Credit?
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Can You Be Denied a Rental Home Because of Bad Credit?

A credit history riddled with problems can be a serious obstacle in trying to find housing. Experts provide tips for getting an apartment with bad credit.

Christine DiGangi

The Right Way to Pay Your Credit Card
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The Right Way to Pay Your Credit Card

How you choose to pay your credit card bills will depend on your budget situation and financial goals, but first you need to understand the options.

Christine DiGangi

How Long Does It Take to Get Approved for a Mortgage?
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How Long Does It Take to Get Approved for a Mortgage?

It can take several days or weeks — even longer — to get approved for a mortgage, but that timeline heavily depends on how honest you are with your lender.

Christine DiGangi

This Man's 2-Mile Ambulance Ride Cost $2,700. Is That Normal?
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This Man's 2-Mile Ambulance Ride Cost $2,700. Is That Normal?

Ever wonder why ambulance rides are so expensive? This man's frustrating story will enlighten you.

Christine DiGangi

Americans Are Dying With an Average of $62K of Debt
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Americans Are Dying With an Average of $62K of Debt

What happens to your debt after death? Learn how to keep creditors away from your family in a worst-case scenario.

Christine DiGangi

5 Ways to Spot a Student Loan Scam
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5 Ways to Spot a Student Loan Scam

FYI: The 'New Obama Student Loan Relief Program' is not a thing.

Christine DiGangi

4 Things People Do With Credit Cards That Just Don't Make Any Sense
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4 Things People Do With Credit Cards That Just Don't Make Any Sense

Be on the lookout for these bad credit card strategies.

Christine DiGangi

4 Old-School Ways to Stay On Budget
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4 Old-School Ways to Stay On Budget

Here are a few no-tech strategies for staying on top of your finances.

Christine DiGangi

Here's Why You May Not Want to Customize Your Credit Card's Design
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Here's Why You May Not Want to Customize Your Credit Card's Design

Many credit cards have the option of a personalized design, like choosing a photo to print on the card. But you may want to think twice before doing so.

Christine DiGangi

Chase ATMs Will Soon Disappear From Walgreens
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Chase ATMs Will Soon Disappear From Walgreens

Here's why Chase ATMs will slowly be disappearing from your local Walgreens.

Christine DiGangi