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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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What’s Not in a Credit Score?
A credit score, which is calculated from information gathered on ... read more

February 7, 2017

Credit Score
What’s the Difference Between a Prepaid Card and a Secured Card?
It can be tricky to tell the difference between a prepaid card an... read more

February 7, 2017

Credit Cards
How to Correct Credit Reporting Errors on Your Credit Report
A credit reporting error could affect your credit score and how m... read more

February 6, 2017

Credit Report Articles
The Pros & Cons of a Homeowners Association (HOA)
When you buy a home that is part of a homeowners association, or ... read more

January 29, 2017

Mortgages
Can I Pause My Student Loan Payments?
Getting through college is a lot of work, and then when you gradu... read more

January 29, 2017

Student Loans
How to Buy a Foreclosed Home
Buying a foreclosed home can be an affordable option for cash-str... read more

January 23, 2017

Mortgages