Elisa Ortiz

Elisa Ortiz

Elisa has been with Credit.com since 2014, when she started out as a paralegal. Since then, she's developed a passion for understanding credit and personal finance. She helps the Credit.com team deliver content for blog.credit.com.

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10 Reasons Why You Should Sign Up for Credit Repair Today
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10 Reasons Why You Should Sign Up for Credit Repair Today

Learn why your credit score is valuable. Find out why credit repair is important as well as the top 10 reasons for credit repair today.

Elisa Ortiz

Survey: 27% of Americans Don't Think They Need a Budget
Budgeting

Survey: 27% of Americans Don't Think They Need a Budget

Find out how many Americans use a budget and why one might be right for you. Check out data from our latest survey on the topic.

Elisa Ortiz

Half of Americans Lose Money Every Year Due to This Tax Mistake
Taxes

Half of Americans Lose Money Every Year Due to This Tax Mistake

Are you paying too much in taxes out of every paycheck? Learn about why you might not want that big refund after all.

Elisa Ortiz

What to Do When You Lose Your Job & Lessons You Can Learn
Personal Finance

What to Do When You Lose Your Job & Lessons You Can Learn

Losing your job is a challenging time, both financially and personally, but you can learn to make the most of it from these tips and lessons.

Elisa Ortiz

What Is a Soft Credit Check?
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What Is a Soft Credit Check?

Unlike hard inquiries, a soft credit check won't hurt your score and can actually help you stay on top of your current credit.

Elisa Ortiz

7 Ways to Get Credit When You Don't Have Any
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7 Ways to Get Credit When You Don't Have Any

It's hard to get credit until you have a track record -- which you won't until someone gives you credit. Here's how to establish credit in the first place.

Elisa Ortiz

Senior’s Guide to Avoiding Online Money Scams
Identity Theft and Scams

Senior’s Guide to Avoiding Online Money Scams

Senior’s Guide to Avoiding Online Money Scams

Elisa Ortiz

What Does Your Relationship Mean for Your Credit?
Credit Score

What Does Your Relationship Mean for Your Credit?

Relationships and finances seem to intermingle no matter how hard you may try to separate the two. Here's how to protect your credit while in a relationship.

Elisa Ortiz

How Reducing Stress Can Save You—and Your Employer—Money
Personal Finance

How Reducing Stress Can Save You—and Your Employer—Money

How Reducing Stress Can Save You—and Your Employer—Money

Elisa Ortiz

Green Dot Spotlight—Building Your Credit
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Green Dot Spotlight—Building Your Credit

Green Dot is offers secured cards that helps people build their credit. Learn how Green Dot cards can help you build better credit.

Elisa Ortiz