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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My Credit Card Issuer Offered Me a Lower APR. Do I Take It?
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My Credit Card Issuer Offered Me a Lower APR. Do I Take It?

Make sure you know the ins and outs of a flashy credit card offer before you accept it.

Christine DiGangi

22 States Where You Could Lose Your License for Not Paying Your Student Loans
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22 States Where You Could Lose Your License for Not Paying Your Student Loans

You have a lot to lose if you default on your student loans, and in some states, that includes state-issued licenses.

Christine DiGangi

Can You Pay Your Mortgage With a Credit Card?
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Can You Pay Your Mortgage With a Credit Card?

Sometimes, lenders allow you to pay one debt with another, but there are a lot of things to know before you charge a mortgage.

Christine DiGangi

A Simple Chart That Explains Why College Tuition Is Going Up
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A Simple Chart That Explains Why College Tuition Is Going Up

When one funding source goes away, colleges have to make up for the gap to cover expenses, sometimes requiring tuition increases.

Christine DiGangi

Should You Freeze Your Credit After a Data Breach?
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Should You Freeze Your Credit After a Data Breach?

There are many actions you can take to prevent fraud after your personal information is stolen, but even the strongest measures aren't perfect solutions.

Christine DiGangi

Costco's New Visa Credit Card: Here's What We Know
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Costco's New Visa Credit Card: Here's What We Know

American Express is out and Citi and Visa are in at Costco, the wholesale company announced today.

Christine DiGangi

Can My Credit Card Company Raise My Interest Rate?
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Can My Credit Card Company Raise My Interest Rate?

American Express announced interest rate increases for 1 million cardholders, but there are limits on how much this can cost customers.

Christine DiGangi

Help! Someone Used My Kid's Identity to Get a Bigger Tax Refund
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Help! Someone Used My Kid's Identity to Get a Bigger Tax Refund

Identity theft poses a huge risk to your children's financial future, but it could make a mess of your taxes, too.

Christine DiGangi

Should You Ever Take Out More Student Loan Money Than You Need?
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Should You Ever Take Out More Student Loan Money Than You Need?

Student loan money is relatively cheap compared to other credit products, but that doesn't make them the best financing tool.

Christine DiGangi

Will My Job Hurt My Credit?
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Will My Job Hurt My Credit?

Your job isn't factored into your credit score, but it could still help or hurt your credit.

Christine DiGangi