Articles by Kali Hawlk

Kali is a writer and marketing manager who covers personal finances as it relates to young adults and frugality. Her content has been featured in Business Insider, Huffington Post, Trulia, and other notable financial outlets. Education: B.A. in History from Kennesaw State University.

Maurices Store Rewards Credit Card Review & Tips The Maurices store credit card is reviewed for its discounts and exclusive offers while being compared to other cash back rewards credit cards. How Do Secured Credit Cards Work? Photo of Kali Hawlk Kali Hawlk How Do Secured Credit Cards Work? Have you ever heard of decision fatigue? It’s the idea that humans can only make... How to Get a Credit Card with 560-650 Bad Credit Score Photo of Kali Hawlk Kali Hawlk How to Get a Credit Card with 560-650 Bad Credit Score There’s no question that there's some stigma that comes along with having bad... How Do Credit Card Payments Work? Learn how your payments are applied toward your credit card balances so that you minimize the amount of interest paid. How to Get a Credit Card with No Credit New to credit? You can still get a credit card if you need one. Here's how to get a credit card for the first time so you can build credit. How to Detect Credit Card Fraud Photo of Kali Hawlk Kali Hawlk How to Detect Credit Card Fraud Nothing sends me into a panic quite like finding a charge on my credit card... How Closing a Credit Card Impacts Your Credit Score Photo of Kali Hawlk Kali Hawlk How Closing a Credit Card Impacts Your Credit Score I’m a big believer in using different credit cards for different purposes. I... What is Lowest Credit Score Needed to Apply for a Credit Card? Credit cards can be extremely useful, but they are not always easy to get. Learn how your credit score can affect your chances of getting a new credit card. How to Dispute A Mistake On Your Credit Report You have been managing your credit cards right but still have a poor credit score? There could be a mistake on your credit report. 7 Credit Card Mistakes to Avoid Photo of Kali Hawlk Kali Hawlk 7 Credit Card Mistakes to Avoid I like to think of myself as a pretty financially savvy person. I better be,...