by Nanette Duffey | Jan 27, 2026 | Credit Cards, Insights, Travel
Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft offer convenient, on-demand transportation. Still, success depends on understanding key factors like your passenger rating, credit card bonuses, and specialized services for seniors or kids. A strong rating ensures quicker...
by Nanette Duffey | Apr 29, 2025 | Credit Reports and Scores, Financial Literacy, Insights, Paperwork, Spending
Financial literacy is a critical skill for adults, yet many Gen Xers and Millennials face unique challenges that can jeopardize their financial stability. From misunderstanding compound interest to falling into traps like lifestyle creep, these generations need...
by Nanette Duffey | Jun 5, 2023 | Financial Literacy, Insights
Credit cards can be a blessing or a curse when it comes to credit scores and debt. According to an article on debt.org, credit cards were first introduced in the late 1950s by Bank of America and are now held by more than 191 million Americans. In fact, the average...
by Nanette Duffey | Jun 27, 2022 | Bill Paying + Banking, Credit Cards, Financial Literacy, Insights
With the invention of the credit card, consumers gained access to goods and services they might not have been able to afford otherwise. The idea of a line of credit is that the consumer immediately obtains the goods or services, then pays them off over time. They...
by Nanette Duffey | Jan 6, 2022 | Bill Paying + Banking, Credit Reports and Scores, Insights, Taxes
Welcome to 2022, a whole new year filled with new opportunities, new possibilities, and new ways to set yourself up for financial success. Now is the moment to let go of last year’s mistakes and wipe the scorecard clean. Don’t worry, you don’t have to sweep your...
