Dustin Dales

11/24/2022

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours from me and mine!

11/11/2022

11/10/2022

FYI...improved credit scores could just now be coming to fruition for many consumers.

How medical debt and other collection items are tallied in a credit score is changing, potentially i...

11/03/2022

Ever have a conversation that ended badly, but you don't know why? Here are some tips on clear communication.

Whether it’s a big talk with the boss, a deep process with your partner or breaking some hard ...

10/27/2022

Have a medical bill with an upcoming late payment date? Take care of it before it impacts your credit.

Paying your medical bill is one of the last things on your mind when you’re at a hospital emergency ...

10/20/2022

Ever wondered what to do if flooding is predicted in your area?

While no one ever wants to imagine their home filling with water, for many areas of the country, flo...

10/13/2022

Banks vary in the fees that they charge. Your best protection against hidden fees is to find out which ones your financial institutions enforce.

Fees can eat away at your money if you don’t keep on top of your banks enforced regulations. U.S. co...

10/06/2022

Starting with paying back student loans, good financial habits can follow you for life.

If you’ve just graduated from college, this is the perfect time to establish smart financial h...

09/29/2022

If you think you're at risk for fraud, there are options.

To stop a criminal from using your personal information to open a credit card in your name, start by...

09/22/2022

Low credit shouldn't stop you from getting a second mortgage to pay off debt or make home repairs. What home project would you use the money for?

If you want to get a second mortgage so you can make renovations to your home, it can be difficult i...

09/15/2022

Here's what you can do if a rate hike is imminent.

Opening mail from your credit card company is never fun. If it isn’t a bill or marketing lette...

09/08/2022

What's your go-to method for saving?

Working for yourself comes with a lot of responsibilities—and funding a retirement plan should be on...