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Life insurance is an essential part of a solid financial plan. But it can be difficult for a consumer to know which company to choose for their life insurance policy.  Walnut is a newer life insurance company that has created an innovative product: Life insurance memberships designed for today’s active lifestyle. In this Walnut Insurance review, we’ll share what that product entails and whether or not it might be a smart choice for your life insurance needs.  Table of Contents What is Walnut? What Products Does Walnut Offer? Term Life Insurance Membership Plan Digital Protection Membership Plan Who Is Walnut Best Suited For? Walnut Pros and Cons Walnut FAQs Walnut Alternatives Sproutt Bestow Ladder Final Thoughts on Walnut Insurance What is Walnut? Walnut is a newer technology company that seeks to promote wellness for the needs of today’s consumers by combining health and wellness with an online life insurance product.   By taking a holis...

For years, federal loan forgiveness programs have been criticized for their overly-exclusive and often confusing eligibility requirements. This has led to thousands of borrowers being unexpectedly denied the loan forgiveness they had been working towards for years. But for some borrowers, that relief is finally coming. On April 19th, the U.S. Department of Education announced a plan to aid public service workers and low-income borrowers  that will immediately cancel debt for at least 40,000 borrowers eligible for loan forgiveness, and impact an estimated 3.6 million borrowers. Here’s what you should know about who will benefit from the expanded student loan forgiveness plan and how it might affect your loan repayment situation. Who Will Benefit from the Income-Driven Repayment Forgiveness ? There are many groups of people who might benefit from this forgiveness plan. Read below to see who will be impacted.  Those who went into forbearance  The Department of Educatio...

It’s a question that many people have on their minds as they begin to seriously consider their finances: how do I raise my credit score , or how do I fix my credit? Though credit scores may seem shrouded in mystery–how they’re calculated, which ones are used–consumer credit scores tend to follow a few common principles. In this post, we’re explaining some simple tricks to raise your credit score. Raising your credit score can take time. After all, credit scores are a measure of how trustworthy of a borrower you’ve been over the years. The good news? You can get started on these credit tips today. In this chapter of our credit series, we’ll be explaining various ways how to increase your credit score and how to keep your credit score high. A good credit score is important for a multitude of reasons and can get you ahead in your personal and financial life. Learn how to boost your credit score today so you can be prepared for the future. How quickly can you raise your credit score ...

Having a good credit score will prove to be beneficial many times in life as it opens up the door to a world of opportunities, not to mention lower interest rates. But you’re not just born with a high credit score . You have to build it. But how do you build credit? Building credit isn’t nearly as complicated as you may think. For example, you start to build credit as soon as you open a credit card in your own name and start making purchases. Opening up a credit card is one way to build credit, but there are a couple of other ways, which we’ll be discussing in this chapter. So far in our credit building series, we’ve discussed some of the basics of credit, like why you need a credit score , the ranges of credit scores, what the average credit score is, the factors that impact your credit score , and more. If you need a refresher before moving on in the series, you should go back and read through the previous chapters. In this chapter, we’ll be going over how to build credit. Con...

Your credit score is incredibly important. In fact, this number is so influential on various financial aspects of life that it can determine your eligibility to be approved for credit cards, car loans, home mortgages , apartment rentals, and even certain jobs. Knowing what your credit score is, and what range it falls under, is important so you can decide what loans you can apply for, and if necessary, if steps need to be taken to improve your score. In our credit score series, we’ve gone over the above as well as what factors affect your credit score and what your starting credit score is–so you can go back to previous chapters if you need to brush up on your knowledge. But in this chapter, we’ll be discussing what is considered a good credit score. Keep reading to get answers to “what is a good credit score?” and “how can your credit score benefit you?”. Or, you can use the links below to navigate through the post. What is a Good Credit Score? The Credit Score Range Scale U...

So far in our credit score series, we’ve gone over a lot of the basics of credit scores, like what your credit score means , what a normal credit score is , and factors that can affect your credit score. At this point in the series, you should have a better understanding of why a high credit score is important and how you can boost your credit score , but you may be wondering: What credit score do you start with? The world of credit can be intimidating and confusing when you’re first starting out. If you’re just starting to build credit, you may be wondering what the scores mean, how they’re calculated, and what’s good and what’s bad. Do we all start with bad scores, perfect scores, or no score at all? And if you need a good credit score to apply for credit, how do you ever get started? Read on to get an in-depth answer to “what credit score do you start with?” and how to build good credit from the get go. When is My First Credit Score Created? What’s Considered a Good Credit Scor...

Your credit score can heavily influence your financial life. You need a good credit score to buy a car , get a good down payment on a house, and qualify for a loan. A high credit score gives you access to more favorable loans and more credit products at lower rates. And a low credit score means you’ll be subject to higher interest rates and you’ll have a harder time getting approved for loans. But what are the credit score ranges? In Chapter 4 of our credit score series, we’ll be answering questions like “what is the credit score scale?” and “what are the credit score ranges and what do they mean?” It’s important to be aware of the credit score ranges so you can figure out where you land. Continue reading to learn more about the credit score scale and why it’s important. You can also use the links below to quickly navigate the post. Overview of Credit Score Basics What Is a Credit Score Range? What Are the Levels of Credit Scores? What Factors Affect Your Credit Score? What Ar...