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This is How Cancelling a Credit Card Will Impact Your Credit Score

Jul 28th, 2020 • Damian Dunn

Q: How will cancelling a credit card (that is paid in full) affect my credit score? A: Cancelling a credit card in good standing could negatively impact your score, but maybe not for the reason you think. A key concept to understand in the calculation of your credit score is “utilization”. This will reflect how … more »

Divorced, Over 50, and Ready for My Dream Career

Jul 20th, 2020 • Gayle E.

The following is a real question sent by a reader and is answered by one of our Hey Money experts! After 25 years as a devoted wife, my husband decided that he wanted a divorce. That’s his prerogative. I ‘retired’ as a lawyer when our only child was born. I became a personal trainer, health … more »

Is a Career Change Right for You? Here’s Everything You Need to Consider.

Jul 14th, 2020 • Gayle E.

Do you find yourself thinking that you’d like to work less or not work at all, OR are you forced to reconsider your work situation due to COVID-19? Do you want to be home with your kids or are scrambling to deal with care for your kids during e-learning/camp shutdowns? Here are some tips to help you navigate a career change.

Is an UTMA a Good Way to Save for Your Kids’ College Education?

Jul 7th, 2020 • Damian Dunn

Is an UTMA a good way to save for my child’s college education? I’m weighing all my options. Thanks, Ryan Hey Ryan, If we’re talking about straight college funding, then I think there are better options available to you than a UTMA. For those of you reading along, you may be asking yourself, “what the … more »

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This is How Cancelling a Credit Card Will Impact Your Credit Score

Divorced, Over 50, and Ready for My Dream Career

Is a Career Change Right for You? Here’s Everything You Need to Consider.

Is an UTMA a Good Way to Save for Your Kids’ College Education?

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