Lucy Lazarony

Lucy Lazarony

Lucy Lazarony is a freelance personal finance writer. Her articles have been featured on Bankrate.com, MoneyRates.com, MSN Money, and The National Endowment for Financial Education. Prior to freelancing, she worked as a staff writer for Bankrate.com for seven years. She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Florida and spent a summer as an international intern at Richmond, The American International University in London. She lives in South Florida.

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Credit Card Options for Couples
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Credit Card Options for Couples

Saying "I do" can be a life-changing event, but before you sign up for a joint credit card let's look at 3 options for managing your cards in a relationship.

Lucy Lazarony

How to Avoid Overdraft Fees
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How to Avoid Overdraft Fees

Overdraft fees can deplete your bank account and affect your credit. Learn how to avoid overdraft fees with our helpful tips.

Lucy Lazarony

Help! Can Selling My Home Mess With My Credit?
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Help! Can Selling My Home Mess With My Credit?

You probably know buying a home can affect your credit, but selling your abode could lower or raise your score as well.

Lucy Lazarony

How to Get Ready for a Credit Check
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How to Get Ready for a Credit Check

If someone wants to take a look at your credit, it's smart to do a credit check yourself. Here's how to know where you stand — and what a lender will see.

Lucy Lazarony

Help! My Credit Score Disappeared
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Help! My Credit Score Disappeared

Have you lived overseas, or cut up your credit cards and paid only with cash or debit for many years? If so, your credit score may have disappeared!

Lucy Lazarony

What Happens to Your Credit When You Get Divorced?
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What Happens to Your Credit When You Get Divorced?

Keep in mind, getting divorced won’t affect your credit directly, but there are some indirect effects of divorce that can affect your scores.

Lucy Lazarony