About the author
Courtney is a professional writer, editor and financial literacy enthusiast. You can find her writing on CNET, Investopedia, The Motley Fool, Yahoo Finance, MSN and The Balance. She spends her free time exploring different cities across the globe or enjoy some downtime with her two cats and one dog.
Expertise
Taxes
Student loans
Credit cards
Debt
Banking
Mortgages
Insurance
Education
MA in English Literature and Professional Writing
University of Indianapolis
Blog posts by Courtney Johnston
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Multiple credit cards can help or hurt your score depending on how you use them.
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HISA rates are variable and can go up or down several times a year.
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You build credit with a card by borrowing a little and always paying it back on time.
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A balanced budget means spending equal to or less than your income over a set period.
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A bank statement shows your account balance and transaction history.