ARTICLES BY BEV O'SHEA OF NERDWALLET

5 credit mistakes that can haunt you

Some credit mistakes are a lot worse than others. Little ones, like paying a credit card bill a day late, may cost you a penalty fee, but that’s a relatively minor irritation — it’s not going to stand between you and a mortgage. Other seemingly small slip-ups can lead to …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

5 credit mistakes that can haunt you

Some credit mistakes are a lot worse than others. Little ones, like paying a credit card bill a day late, may cost you a penalty fee, but that’s a relatively minor irritation — it’s not going to stand between you and a mortgage. Other seemingly small slip-ups can lead to …

COLUMBIA BASIN HERALD | UPDATED 5 YEARS, 5 MONTHS AGO

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Take the credit card you can get, work toward one you want

Trying to choose a credit card can feel like deciding who to swipe right on in a dating app — especially if you’re new to the game or have been out of it for a while.

COEUR D'ALENE PRESS | UPDATED 6 YEARS AGO