Dec 21, 2023 | Blog, Credit, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris 2023 is almost gone, and 2024 will be here before you know it! Most of us make New Year’s resolutions that may sometimes involve our finances. While I stress that budgeting is a crucial part of ensuring financial fitness, there are ways to...
Aug 18, 2023 | Blog, Credit, Financial Fitness
By: Charlestien Harris August 14th is celebrated as National Financial Awareness Day. Although that day has passed, I want to ensure that my articles provide essential information to enhance the financial capabilities of my readers. Often, I hear people ask, “Why is...
Jul 21, 2023 | Blog, Credit, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris It’s the middle of the year, which means it’s time to pull your credit report! As a financial counselor, I often advise my clients to regularly review their credit reports to ensure the accuracy of the information and identify any...
Oct 8, 2021 | Blog, Credit, Financial Fitness, News
If you’ve been reading my column for any time now, you know how important your credit score can be. You also might know that there are several factors that affect how your score is formulated. Today, we’re going to talk about one of them – credit utilization – and...
Jul 14, 2021 | Blog, Credit, Financial Fitness
By Charlestien Harris As an accredited financial counselor, I’m often asked questions like “How long will it take for my credit score to increase when I make a payment on my accounts?” or “When will I see an increase in my score?”. The answer I most often reply...
