6 Reasons Why Your Credit Score Dropped Even If You Pay On Time

Have you ever witnessed your credit score drop despite making timely credit card and loan repayments? Your credit score is determined by several factors apart from your repayment history. Your FICO credit score ranges from 300 to 850 and is checked by lenders when you apply for a loan, credit card, or mortgage. A score … Read more

‘I Put $50K in a Shoe Box and Gave it to a Stranger’: New York Financial Columnist Scammed

Charlotte Cowles is a New York-based columnist for The Cut and the New York Times who delivers financial advice by revealing her first-hand experiences. Recently, Cowles revealed that she had lost thousands in an elaborate financial hoax. “I put $50,000 in cash in a shoe box,” the columnist wrote. In October 2023, Cowles received a … Read more

Fake Stanley Tumblers sold by ‘shady’ scammers, cops warn

Don’t become a pour victim of this popular con. Police are warning about a sharp rise in counterfeit Stanley cups amid a heightened surge in popularity over the portable item — one not to be confused with the coveted National Hockey League trophy. “This past summer, we found them for as cheap as $19. Sounds … Read more