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Should I Rent Or Should I Buy A Home?

There is no straightforward answer to whether you should rent or buy a home. We are all sold on the dream of working hard and owning a home. While this dream is admirable it’s not for everyone and is sometimes a bad bargain. The mortgage crisis that triggered the 2008 financial crash is proof of […]

Jason M. Kaplan, Esq./

May 29, 2021
Data Breaches on Facebook & LinkedIn: Has Your Identity Been Stolen?

Identity theft and data breaches are increasingly common threats to anyone who makes transactions online or shares their information with an online platform. Identity theft has evolved into various forms with fraudsters finding new ways to bypass security systems. Read this blog about data breaches on Facebook & LinkedIn. A 2019 report put the number […]

Jason M. Kaplan, Esq./

May 10, 2021
Why Is My Credit Score Low After Getting a Credit Card?

The credit score is one of the most important measures in your financial world. Card issuers pull your credit report when you apply for a new credit card. They want to see how much of a risk you pose before lending you a line of credit. This credit check is called a hard inquiry and […]

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May 6, 2021
How You Could Be Harming Your Credit (Without Even Knowing It)

Most people have a general idea of how good their credit is. If you pay your bills, don’t borrow too much, and keep a good mix of credit, you’ll probably have very good credit… right? Get to know how you hurt credit score. Well, not necessarily. There are ways that we inadvertently harm our own […]

Jason M. Kaplan, Esq./

April 25, 2021
Starting Over: How To Build Your Credit If Your Credit Is Bad

Bad credit affects millions of Americans and many of them don’t know how to get out of the hole. Having bad credit can prevent you from getting home loans, car loans, an apartment, and could even bar you from getting certain types of jobs. People with bad credit end up paying higher interest rates on […]

Jason M. Kaplan, Esq./

April 4, 2021
Can You Start A Business If You Have Bad Credit or No Credit?

If you have a business idea, executing on it could be the best decision you make in your life. You could make an income for yourself, create jobs for others, and grow an appreciating and sellable asset that could set you on the course for financial freedom. However, starting a business is no easy task. […]

Jason M. Kaplan, Esq./

March 9, 2021
President Biden’s Student Loan Forbearance Extension 2021: What You Need to Know

One of the major concerns of the December 2020 stimulus bill was that federal student loan forbearance was not slated to be extended. Many Americans, some of whom are out of work, still have federal student loan balances and some were concerned that they would be unable to make payments toward those loans. Luckily for […]

Jason M. Kaplan, Esq./

February 27, 2021
Credit Building Tips for Students in 2021

Unlock the secrets to building credit as a student on our website. Explore practical tips and strategies that will set you on the path to financial independence and a strong credit score.

Jason M. Kaplan, Esq./

February 21, 2021
What You Need to Know About Renter’s Assistance in 2021

COVID-19 and the ensuing lockdowns have caused millions of Americans to lose their incomes. They’ve lost jobs, businesses, and self-employment contracts, and this has caused a great deal of economic instability in some households. Landlords have been unable to evict people since March 2020, causing them to lose out on rental income as well. In […]

Jason M. Kaplan, Esq./

February 12, 2021
Information You Need To Know About The $600 Stimulus

Demystifying the $600 Stimulus: Essential Details You Need to Know As of this article’s publishing, millions of Americans have received their $600 stimulus check, the 2nd to be sent to Americans since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. So what is the $600 stimulus check? What is it for? Do you need to pay it […]

Jason M. Kaplan, Esq./

January 23, 2021
Options for Student Loan Repayment in 2021

Back in March, the US government announced that it would be suspending all payments on federal student loans. This moratorium on payments was extended until January 31, 2021. Although we don’t rule out the possibility of this moratorium’s extension by the Biden administration, we wanted to teach you about your options for student loan repayment […]

Jason M. Kaplan, Esq./

January 15, 2021
Credit Score Hacks for 2021

Credit hacks – From snowballing credit card debt to consolidations. Dispute, Dispute, Dispute.

Jason M. Kaplan, Esq./

January 8, 2021

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