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.

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 Closing a credit card seems easy. But first, find out how closing an account can affect your credit score negatively. 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,... How Many Credit Cards Should You Have? Photo of Kali Hawlk Kali Hawlk How Many Credit Cards Should You Have? What’s in your wallet? No, I’m not just quoting CapitalOne commercials -... Health Insurance: How to Understand What You Need Health insurance is one of the trickiest - and most important - things we have to learn about in adult finances. Here's how to understand exactly what you need. What Credit Score is Needed for an American Express Credit Card? Before applying for an American Express card make sure you know what credit score you need along with what else you will need to qualify. What Is a Credit Card Check? Photo of Kali Hawlk Kali Hawlk What Is a Credit Card Check? Have you ever received blank checks from your credit card issuer? These... Fraud Prevention with Your Citibank Credit Card Photo of Kali Hawlk Kali Hawlk Fraud Prevention with Your Citibank Credit Card Ever found a weird charge on your Citibank credit card you know you didn’t make?... Which Credit Card Fees Are Worth Paying For? There are plenty of credit card fees that you could end up paying. These could be annual fees, cash advance fees, or balance transfer fees -- are they worth it?