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Lucy Lazarony is a freelance personal finance writer. Her articles have been featured on Bankrate.com, MoneyRates.com, MSN Money, and The National Endowment for Financial Education. Prior to freelancing, she worked as a staff writer for Bankrate.com for seven years. She earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Florida and spent a summer as an international intern at Richmond, The American International University in London. She lives in South Florida.

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Can I Get My Short Sale to Not Affect My Credit Score?
Short-selling allows you to avoid foreclosure on a home, and whil... read more

July 7, 2021

Mortgages
Are You Financially Ready for Retirement?
We’re all looking forward to retiring eventually. But actually ... read more

June 23, 2021

Investing
What’s a Good Credit Score for a College Graduate? Your Credit 101 Questions Answered
What’s the deal with credit for college grads? What makes a goo... read more

June 7, 2021

Credit Score
How to Use Credit Monitoring to Protect Your Child's Identity
How to Use Credit Monitoring to Protect Your Child’s Identity
Sure, your child needs to be 15 before becoming an authorized use... read more

April 29, 2021

Identity Theft and Scams
How to Get a Loan with Bad Credit
If you have bad credit and need a loan, your options can feel lim... read more

January 13, 2021

Loans
How to Build Credit After Bankruptcy
Filing for bankruptcy comes with a serious credit score sting. An... read more

July 14, 2020

Managing Debt