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 Soon Can a Creditor Send My Account to a Debt Collector?
Managing Debt

How Soon Can a Creditor Send My Account to a Debt Collector?

John C. Heath, a credit expert, explains how quickly a creditor can send an unpaid bill to a debt collector.

Christine DiGangi

A Debt Collector Came After Me for $36 of Girl Scout Cookies
identity theft

A Debt Collector Came After Me for $36 of Girl Scout Cookies

One man shares his story of identity theft that involved a debt collector, a (possibly) fictional thief who goes by "Pistol Pete" and the Girl Scouts of Utah.

Christine DiGangi

Does Opening Multiple Credit Cards Help Me Build My Credit Faster?
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Does Opening Multiple Credit Cards Help Me Build My Credit Faster?

Does Opening Multiple Credit Cards Help Me Build My Credit Faster?

Christine DiGangi

Can My Co-Signer Sue Me?
Managing Debt

Can My Co-Signer Sue Me?

Whether a co-signer can sue depends on your arrangement ahead of signing together on the dotted line.

Christine DiGangi

Can Asking for a Higher Credit Card Limit Increase My APR?
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Can Asking for a Higher Credit Card Limit Increase My APR?

Can Asking for a Higher Credit Card Limit Increase My APR?

Christine DiGangi

Can Consolidating My Student Loans Help Me Buy a Home?
mortgages

Can Consolidating My Student Loans Help Me Buy a Home?

There is some important things you need to know if you're considering consolidating your student loans to help you get a mortgage.

Christine DiGangi

Does My Co-Signer Own My Car?
Auto Loans

Does My Co-Signer Own My Car?

Co-signing is a topic our readers ask about often. It's not surprising, given how complicated it can get when you tie your credit to someone else.

Christine DiGangi

The Class of '16 Will Graduate With $37K in Debt
student loans

The Class of '16 Will Graduate With $37K in Debt

The class of 2016 is going to graduate with a lot of student loan debt ... just like the last few classes before them.

Christine DiGangi

Is It a Big Deal If My Name Isn't Correct on My Credit Report?
Identity Theft and Scams

Is It a Big Deal If My Name Isn't Correct on My Credit Report?

Whether it's a simple typo or your name is completely wrong on your credit report, there are steps you should take to get the error corrected.

Christine DiGangi

What You Need to Know About Settling a Credit Card Debt
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What You Need to Know About Settling a Credit Card Debt

Trying to get out of credit card debt is challenging. Here is what you need to know before you settle your credit card debt with a collection agency.

Christine DiGangi