Jeanine Skowronski

Jeanine Skowronski

Jeanine Skowronski is the former Executive Editor of Credit.com. Her work has been featured by The Wall Street Journal, American Banker, TheStreet, Newsweek, Business Insider, Yahoo Finance, MSN, Fox Business, Forbes, CNBC and various other online publications. Follow her at @JeanineSko

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Are Debit Cards and ATM Cards the Same Thing?
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Are Debit Cards and ATM Cards the Same Thing?

Are the terms debit card and ATM card interchangeable? Learn the difference between an atm vs a debit card here and why it matters to know.

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Can an Undocumented Immigrant Get a Mortgage?
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Can an Undocumented Immigrant Get a Mortgage?

Discover information about getting a mortgage for undocumented immigrants and what you need. You may be surprised by what you find out.

Jeanine Skowronski

Why Did My Credit Score Drop 10 Points? 5 Reasons Why You Might See a Dip
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Why Did My Credit Score Drop 10 Points? 5 Reasons Why You Might See a Dip

Worried about a sudden but small drop in your credit score? Find out why your credit may drop and whether it's a problem.

Jeanine Skowronski

Can Debt Collectors Call on Holidays?
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Can Debt Collectors Call on Holidays?

Can debt collectors call on holidays? We'll answer your questions about calls from debt collectors and show you how to keep debt collectors from ruining the holiday season.

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7 Simple Hacks for Building Better Credit
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7 Simple Hacks for Building Better Credit

Believe it or not, there are a few things you can do to quickly boost your credit.

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A Guide to Getting a Loan After Bankruptcy
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A Guide to Getting a Loan After Bankruptcy

Declaring bankruptcy may feel like flipping a kill switch on your credit, but it's not. Here are some tips on how to get a loan after bankruptcy.

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How to Get a Credit Card with Bad Credit: 6 Steps
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How to Get a Credit Card with Bad Credit: 6 Steps

Wondering how to get a credit card with bad credit? Don't worry--we have a few suggestions. Read more here.

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8 Credit Rules Everyone Should Follow
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8 Credit Rules Everyone Should Follow

Here are eight credit rules every consumer should follow so their finances and their credit score remains intact.

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When Did Credit Scores Start?
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When Did Credit Scores Start?

When did credit scores start and do you start out with a credit score of zero and build from there? Find answers in this article.

Jeanine Skowronski