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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Does Not Paying Your Taxes Affect Your Credit?
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Does Not Paying Your Taxes Affect Your Credit?

Does not paying your taxes affect your credit? It can—find out how and what you can do about it.

Mackenzie Halversen

10 Awesome Money-Saving Tips for Moms
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10 Awesome Money-Saving Tips for Moms

If you’re a mom trying to save money, we’ve got some tips for you. Discover 10 tips to integrate into daily life as a mom saving money.

Mackenzie Halversen

How to Tell If You Have a Credit Score
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How to Tell If You Have a Credit Score

Learn more about credit scores, how these ratings are determined and how to find out if you have a credit score. Discover tips for building your credit score.

Mackenzie Halversen

My Mortgage Company Didn’t Pay My Property Taxes
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My Mortgage Company Didn’t Pay My Property Taxes

Do you know what to do if your lender doesn’t pay your mortgage? This article provides the answers you need about your escrow account and how to resolve this issue.

Mackenzie Halversen

What Happens If You Go Over Your Credit Card Limit?
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What Happens If You Go Over Your Credit Card Limit?

Find out what happens if you go over your credit card limit and what steps you can take today to prevent this from happening and damaging your credit.

Mackenzie Halversen

How to Use Your Cable Bill to Build Credit
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How to Use Your Cable Bill to Build Credit

Find out if your cable bill and other internet payments can help you build credit as well as tips for making sure these payments end up on your credit report.

Mackenzie Halversen

Why Are My Property Taxes Higher Than My Neighbor's? (and Tips for Lowering Them)
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Why Are My Property Taxes Higher Than My Neighbor's? (and Tips for Lowering Them)

Wondering why your property taxes are higher than your neighbor's? Get some tips for lowering your property taxes.

Mackenzie Halversen

Tax Deductions: What You Need to Know for the 2021 Tax Year
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Tax Deductions: What You Need to Know for the 2021 Tax Year

Are you getting ready for tax season? Learn how to reduce your taxable income with these common tax exemptions.

Mackenzie Halversen

What Does FICO Stand For? And What is a FICO Score?
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What Does FICO Stand For? And What is a FICO Score?

Find out what FICO stands for, what goes into a FICO score, how FICO differs from VantageScore and how you can boost your credit score.

Mackenzie Halversen

What Is the Minimum Credit Score for a Home Loan?
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What Is the Minimum Credit Score for a Home Loan?

Can you get a mortgage with your credit? Find out more about the minimum credit scores required for a home loan.

Mackenzie Halversen