Have you ever wondered why your paycheck is called a salary? You might be surprised to learn that the word comes from something much more basic than stocks or direct deposits. It all goes back to salt — yes, the stuff on your dinner table. A Paycheck Made of Salt? In ancient Rome, salt was…
Have you ever checked your credit score from your bank, then looked at the one from your credit card — only to see two different numbers? You’re not alone. In fact, it’s perfectly normal.Here’s why your FICO score isn’t the same everywhere, and how to understand what really matters when you’re keeping track of your…
So you finally got a credit card (or a few), you’re making your payments, and you think you’re doing great. But then you check your credit score… and it’s not quite where you thought it’d be. Frustrating, right? One sneaky little number might be messing with you: credit utilization. Let’s cut through the noise and…
