Mackenzie Halversen

Mackenzie Halversen

Mackenzie Halversen has been writing about finance and credit repair since 2021. She started by focusing on educating about credit repair, and then began incorporating further broader financial topics as time went on. In addition to reviewing and writing content for Credit.com, Mackenzie enjoys reading and sipping tea in the mornings.

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Cosigning a Loan: What It Is and Its Impact on Your Credit
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Cosigning a Loan: What It Is and Its Impact on Your Credit

Find out if cosigning for a friend or family member can hurt your credit and what things you should consider before making this difficult decision.

Mackenzie Halversen

Personal Loan Statistics to Know for 2023
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Personal Loan Statistics to Know for 2023

27 million Americans currently have personal loan balances at an average of $11,116 per person according to TransUnion®. Learn more interesting data points here.

Mackenzie Halversen

Divorce and Credit Repair: What You Need to Know
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Divorce and Credit Repair: What You Need to Know

Getting divorced can mean separating a lot of things, including your finances. Find out more about rebuilding financially after divorce.

Mackenzie Halversen

Fixed Rate Mortgage vs. Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)
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Fixed Rate Mortgage vs. Adjustable Rate Mortgage (ARM)

Do you know the difference between a fixed rate and an adjustable rate mortgage? Learn more about these mortgage options and how to know which one is right for you.

Mackenzie Halversen

Can You Boost Your Credit Score Overnight?
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Can You Boost Your Credit Score Overnight?

Building credit takes time, but for those with established mediocre credit, we have some tips to help you boost it quickly.

Mackenzie Halversen

Someone Stole My Tax Refund Check. What Should I Do?
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Someone Stole My Tax Refund Check. What Should I Do?

Did you discover someone took your tax refund money and ran with it? Find out how this happens and what you should do about it.

Mackenzie Halversen

Does Filing a Tax Extension Hurt Your Credit?
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Does Filing a Tax Extension Hurt Your Credit?

Does filing a tax extension hurt your credit, and are there credit ramifications related to taxes? Find out more at Credit.com.

Mackenzie Halversen

10 Steps to Prepare for Tax Season This Year
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10 Steps to Prepare for Tax Season This Year

Get ahead on this year’s tax season or start planning for next year. Discover 10 tips on how to prepare for tax season.

Mackenzie Halversen

Free Credit Repair for Low-Income Individuals?
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Free Credit Repair for Low-Income Individuals?

While professional credit repair services aren’t free, there are many free and low-cost options for getting help with debt and credit. Find out more about credit repair for low-income families and ind

Mackenzie Halversen

How Do CDs Work? Everything You Need to Know
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How Do CDs Work? Everything You Need to Know

Learn more about what CDs are and how they work. Find out if opening a CD is a good investment for you or if another savings option is better.

Mackenzie Halversen