Constance Brinkley-Badgett

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Constance is a former editor at Credit.com. Prior to joining us, she worked as a senior digital producer for CNBC, and digital producer for NBC Nightly News. Her work has been featured on news sites including MSN, USA Today, The Atlanta Journal Constitution, MSNBC, Fox Business News and The Huffington Post.

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7 Things to Know Before You Apply For a Prepaid Card
Prepaid cards, also known as prepaid debit cards, have grown in p... read more

August 7, 2016

Credit Card Alternatives

Does a Debt Collector Have to Give Me a Receipt?
You got the dreaded call from a debt collector, you’ve ver... read more

August 5, 2016

Managing Debt

This Bank Is Giving New Credit Cardholders Rewards Every Time the U.S. Wins a Medal at Rio
[Update: Some offers mentioned below have expired. For current te... read more

August 3, 2016

Credit Cards

Want to Buy a Home in the Next 5 Years? 5 Things You Should Do Now
Buying a home is a lot like running a marathon. Very few people c... read more

August 3, 2016

Uncategorized

I’m Going to College. Can I Get By Without a Credit Card?
If you’re headed off to college this fall, chances are very... read more

August 2, 2016

Uncategorized

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Mortgage Rates Are Low. Is it Time to Refinance?
If you’re ready for a lower interest rate or shorter term f... read more

July 30, 2016

Mortgages