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Yael Kent

Yael Kent is a personal finance enthusiast with experience writing about credit cards, credit repair, debt, and more. In addition to being an editor at Creditnet, she has been featured on Yahoo Finance, Reuters, and other financial sites.

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Recent Blogs

Are Millennials More Susceptible to Identity Theft?

May 22nd, 2015 by Yael Kent

Today's generation, best known to everyone as the Millennials, lives in a world that looks far different than that of previous generations. Along with the many social and cultural changes that have taken place within the past decade, the use of technology for virtually everything personally and professionally has become a way of life. Smartphones, tablets, laptops and more let people handle almost any task from anywhere at anytime. However, with this convenience has also come the new problem of identity theft.

Do Women Spend More Money Than Men?

May 21st, 2015 by Yael Kent

It is an interesting concept to consider. Who spends more money? Women or men? There are many gender stereotypes at play here that may influence your initial idea of which sex spends more money overall. Women are seen as "addicted to shopping." Many people assume that women love to spend a Sunday afternoon at the mall, picking out a new outfit or purse, while men couldn't think of anything they would despise more. Men, on the other hand, are seen as egotistical, needing to flaunt their wealth by purchasing outrageously expensive items, from fancy cars to gleaming watches.

When Should You Make That Big Purchase?

May 12th, 2015 by Yael Kent

At every stage of life, there are different purchases to be made. And once you reach adulthood, you are expected to have a car, home, insurance, etc… When is the right time to make these purchases?

How to Use an App to Get a Higher Credit Score

May 6th, 2015 by Yael Kent

Technology has evolved significantly in recent years, and it has resulted in numerous beneficial changes in many people's lives. If you are like most people today, you rely on your smartphone for everything from communicating with friends and family and monitoring social media accounts to checking your bank account balance and playing games for mindless entertainment. There seems to be an app available for you to download for almost every imaginable purpose, and the good news is that you can use an app to help you get a better credit score.

Is Getting A Perfect Credit Score A Waste of Your Time?

April 15th, 2015 by Yael Kent

There are a number of reasons why people continue to strive for perfection. Naturally, there’s a sense of satisfaction knowing that you’re doing your best and achieving results. For instance, pitching the perfect baseball game will have positive consequences just the same as achieving a perfect score on your SAT exam. Perfection has its place as well as its perks.

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