Rebecca Stumpf

Rebecca Stumpf is an award-winning journalist whose work has appeared on CNN, CNBC, Business Insider, Fox Business and more. She studied Journalism and Agricultural Economics at Penn State. She's traveled to 50+ countries using credit card points and miles and has dedicated years to researching ways to help Americans get out of debt. Before joining the staff at Credit Summit, she was an editor for The Dallas Morning News.

11 Cash Advance Apps That Are Better Than Payday Loans + Tips for Borrowing [Updated Nov. 2023]

If you think a payday loan is your only option, think again. A cash advance app — also known as a paycheck advance app — can help. But how do you know which are best to help get you back on your feet? Read on to learn which option is best for you. Here are […]

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Don’t Pay! Here’s What You Need to Know to Get a Free Credit Score

Before you apply for a new credit card or any new loan, you need to know your credit score. There are many ways to get a free credit score, but it’s essential to understand which score you’re seeing and what it means. Key Points How to Check Your Credit Score for Free Though many banks,

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Payday Loan Interest Rates: Are They Fixed Or Variable?

Payday lenders are notoriously predatory, and one way they often trick borrowers is by charging “fees” instead of traditional interest rates. But this often leaves borrowers uncertain about the interest rate they’re actually paying, and whether the rate is fixed or variable. Here’s what you need to know and some better loan options if you

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16 Alternatives to Payday Loans With No Credit Check

According to the Center for Responsible Lending, there are more payday lenders in America than McDonald’s restaurants. With 20,000 locations across the country, chances are you have a payday loan storefront in your area. Payday loans are incredibly simple to get when you have a cash flow crisis. There’s no credit check and no complicated

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19 Best Small Loans (That Aren’t Payday Loans)

Many people need small loans from time to time, particularly considering that more than one in five Americans has no emergency savings. “Small” loans, sometimes called debt consolidation loans, are unsecured personal loans for less than $2,500. Even if you have bad credit, you don’t need to turn to a predatory payday lender. These lenders

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What is LVNV Funding LLC? Why is it on My Credit Report?

If you’ve diligently paid down your debts, you probably don’t have to worry about debt collectors. If you miss a payment, however, you might get an alarming notice that you owe money to a company you don’t recognize. Don’t panic. Your creditor has likely sold your account to someone else, for example, LVNV Funding, LLC.

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