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Sean P. EgenAfter realizing he couldn’t pay back his outrageous film school student loans with rejection notices from Hollywood studios, Sean focused his screenwriting skills on scripting corporate videos. Videos led to marketing communications, which led to articles and, before he knew it, Sean was making a living as a writer. He continues to do so today by leveraging his expertise in credit, financial planning, wealth-building, and living your best life for Credit One Bank.
One of the most common questions asked about credit scores is: How often does my credit score update? Think of your credit score as being similar to a grade point average (GPA), only instead of telling you how you’re doing in your school classes, it indicates how well you’re managing your credit. Like a GPA, your credit score is a representation of your efforts at a specific point in time.
As places start to reopen after months of COVID-19-related restrictions and shutdowns, many Americans are ready to start traveling again. But it’s been so long since many of us have traveled that we may be a bit rusty. Plus, with the economic challenges and hardships that have impacted many Americans because of the pandemic, stretching a travel budget is more important than ever for price-conscious travelers looking to hit the road again.
The days of swiping your credit card are on their way out. That’s because magnetic-stripe technology—that stripe on the back of your credit card that contains information read by credit card terminals when the card is swiped—is over 50 years old. It was invented by IBM back in the late 1960s.
A high-yield savings account can be a good place to put your money because it typically provides higher interest rates than a traditional savings account. This infographic by Credit One Bank highlights 10 potential uses for a high-yield savings account.
A fleet fuel card is a charge or credit card used by businesses primarily to fuel and maintain their fleet of company vehicles and help with fleet management. So, is a fleet fuel card right for your company? Check out these reasons on why it just may be.
The cost of electricity can eat up a substantial portion of your monthly budget, particularly if you live in a part of the country where power is pricier. The U.S. Energy Information Administration found that the average residential electric bill in the United States in 2019 was $115.49 per month, with Hawaii topping the list with an average monthly bill of $168.21.
After realizing he couldn’t pay back his outrageous film school student loans with rejection notices from Hollywood studios, Sean focused his screenwriting skills on scripting corporate videos. Videos led to marketing communications, which led to articles and, before he knew it, Sean was making a living as a writer. He continues to do so today by leveraging his expertise in credit, financial planning, wealth-building, and living your best life for Credit One Bank.
This material is for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace the advice of a qualified tax advisor, attorney or financial advisor. Readers should consult with their own tax advisor, attorney or financial advisor with regard to their personal situations.