Howdy Credit Builders, I’m on the engineering team here at Kikoff, but I’m also a…
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Kikoff Advisor Wanda Holland Greene on Financial Wellbeing
Wanda Holland Greene is an advisor for Kikoff. She’s currently the Head at Hamlin School,…
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How to Build Credit at 18
You’re 18. You’re an adult. Woohoo! 🎉🎉🎉 You’re probably starting to think about buying a…
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How do I get a better credit score?
A better credit score that’s in the 700 range is a game changer. Lenders use…
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This is how much money you lose with an under 700 credit score.
Credit is everywhere: interest, mortgage rates, security deposits, loan payments, leases. The first step to…
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Kikoff Credit Builder Review: Illianna’s Credit Story
When Illianna was 18, she got her first credit card and ended up racking up debt and missed payments. She joined Kikoff last June to repair her credit. After less than a year, Illianna’s score has jumped up almost 200 points–up to 620.
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Kikoff Credit Account: Everything you need to know about this credit builder
We help you with three crucial factors that determine your credit: payment history, credit utilization, and average account age.
The best money lesson I ever learned: the power of compound interest
The best money lesson I have ever learned is the power of compound interest. Most of the world underestimates the power of compound interest and usually don’t understand it. In simple terms, your money grows exponentially instead of linearly.
I have, like, no money. How do I save?
If you’re thinking seriously about your financial future, you’re already miles ahead of the crowd. Still, it can be tricky to know how to get started. One thing you can do immediately is to get smarter about saving your nickels. Here are four quick ways to start saving more money.
I’m jealous of friends who have more money than me. Am I a bad person?
May I start by saying welcome to the club? No, you are not a bad person. We all do the comparison act, especially when it comes to friends and their money.