Team Hinchcliff

10/11/2026

Avoid becoming a victim of debt collection scams by paying attention to these red flags.

Figures from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) show that about 70 million people—more ...

10/04/2026

How often do you use a debit card? To avoid identity theft, start using it less.

A debit card can be your worst enemy when it comes to identity fraud. Credit and debit card fraud to...

09/27/2026

No. 1: Know your billing cycle start date.

If you pay your credit card bill in full each month and don’t pay interest, you’re using your credit...

09/20/2026

Short answer: a lot. What preventative measures are you taking?

Online security breaches where retailers are hacked and customers’ credit card information is stolen...

09/13/2026

Having cash in your pocket may seem counterintuitive, but a study by the Urban Institute has found the opposite to be true.

If you’ve got a problem with credit card debt, there might be a simple solution that’s already sitti...

09/11/2026

09/06/2026

Clear the air with these three communication tips.

In an age where the majority of our communication happens from behind a screen, our face-to-face int...

08/30/2026

Checking your credit report often can help you spot unauthorized inquiries.

Unauthorized credit inquiries are a sign that someone has fraudulently applied for credit in your na...

08/23/2026

This report found that email reminders from your bank help credit card users cut spending by 2 percent.

No one wants to be reminded by their bank that using a credit card too much is a bad idea. It’s a ru...

08/16/2026

Check out these 5 financial planning tips.

As a young parent, you may just be learning about all the responsibilities parenthood requires. When...