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Credit Corner
How to Use Credit Cards the Right Way
Credit cards get a bad rap—and for good reason. They can lead to high fees, rising debt and overspending if not used carefully. But according to Chief Credit Officer Ellen Falbo, saying you should never use credit cards misses the full picture.
In this episode of Credit Corner, Ellen explains the pros and cons of credit cards. Yes, they come with risks—but they also offer serious benefits, like fraud protection, travel perks and greater flexibility when booking hotels or rental cars.
The key is to use them intentionally. That means only spending what you can pay off, watching for fees and building a positive credit history along the way. Avoiding credit cards entirely might protect you from some mistakes—but it could also limit your financial tools.
...more
Credit cards get a bad rap—and for good reason. They can lead to high fees, rising debt and overspending if not used carefully. But according to Chief Credit Officer Ellen Falbo, saying you should never use credit cards misses the full picture.
In this episode of Credit Corner, Ellen explains the pros and cons of credit cards. Yes, they come with risks—but they also offer serious benefits, like fraud protection, travel perks and greater flexibility when booking hotels or rental cars.
The key is to use them intentionally. That means only spending what you can pay off, watching for fees and building a positive credit history along the way. Avoiding credit cards entirely might protect you from some mistakes—but it could also limit your financial tools.
...more
Credit cards get a bad rap—and for good reason. They can lead to high fees, rising debt and overspending if not used carefully. But according to Chief Credit Officer Ellen Falbo, saying you should never use credit cards misses the full picture.
In this episode of Credit Corner, Ellen explains the pros and cons of credit cards. Yes, they come with risks—but they also offer serious benefits, like fraud protection, travel perks and greater flexibility when booking hotels or rental cars.
The key is to use them intentionally. That means only spending what you can pay off, watching for fees and building a positive credit history along the way. Avoiding credit cards entirely might protect you from some mistakes—but it could also limit your financial tools.
...more
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Possible Financial Inc.© 2024 - NMLS #1697898
All products are subject to eligibility and approval by Possible Financial Inc. dba “Possible Finance” and “Possible” or its banking partner Coastal Community Bank. Eligibility for a product is not guaranteed.
For Loans, Possible Finance has direct lending licenses in CA, ID, LA, NV, OH, OR, UT and WA. Idaho Residents: License #RRL-10073; Louisiana Residents: License #1697898; Nevada License #CDTH11200; Ohio Residents: License #ST.760161.000; Washington License #530-CC/SL-111888. California Residents: Possible Finance is licensed by the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, pursuant to the California Deferred Deposit Transaction Law, License #10DBO-105848.
Loans in AL, AR, DE, FL, IA, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, NC, OK, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA and WY are made by Coastal Community Bank, and serviced by Possible Finance. Texas Residents: Possible Finance is a licensed Credit Access Business; License #1800061850-160823.
*Funding usually within minutes but may take up to 5 days.
^Loan amounts & structure vary by state.
°Possible uses fee and payday loan usage information from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Center for Responsible Lending, Pew Charitable Trusts, and the Consumer Federation of America to arrive at our Fees Saved Calculation. Savings based on the maximum fees Possible could have charged customers over the typical payday loan term, including late fees, insufficient funds fees, etc. Results will vary.
¨See possiblefinance.com/samplepaymentschedules for rates & terms examples.
ˇReal customer compensated. Results may vary.
˘Possible Loans offer up to 29 days of payment flexibility from original due date.
Possible Card is issued by Coastal Community Bank and serviced by Possible Finance, pursuant to its license with Mastercard International Incorporated. Arizona Residents: Licenses #CA-1033558, #CA-1041621, and #CA-1041622; California Residents: License #10595-99; Hawaii Residents: License #COLAX-1238-0; Illinois Residents: License #17.022449; Louisiana Residents: Registration #446766611; Maine Residents: License #SLM15758; Maryland Residents: License #1697898; Massachusetts Residents: Registration #LS1697898; Nebraska Residents: License #1697898; New Jersey: Registration #19095; North Dakota Residents: License #MB104104; Oregon Residents: License #1697898; Pennsylvania Residents: Registration #95262; South Dakota Residents: License #1697898.MYL; Vermont Residents: License #LSO-1697898; Washington Residents: License #6041888588-001-0001: West Virginia Residents: Registration #2417-3349.
All trademarks and brand names are property of their respective owners. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Support Team at support.possiblefinance.com
Mailing Address: Possible Finance, PO Box 98686, Las Vegas, NV 89193
Possible Financial Inc.© 2024 - NMLS #1697898
All products are subject to eligibility and approval by Possible Financial Inc. dba “Possible Finance” and “Possible” or its banking partner Coastal Community Bank. Eligibility for a product is not guaranteed.
For Loans, Possible Finance has direct lending licenses in CA, ID, LA, NV, OH, OR, UT and WA. Idaho Residents: License #RRL-10073; Louisiana Residents: License #1697898; Nevada License #CDTH11200; Ohio Residents: License #ST.760161.000; Washington License #530-CC/SL-111888. California Residents: Possible Finance is licensed by the Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, pursuant to the California Deferred Deposit Transaction Law, License #10DBO-105848.
Loans in AL, AR, DE, FL, IA, IN, KS, KY, MI, MO, MS, NC, OK, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA and WY are made by Coastal Community Bank, and serviced by Possible Finance. Texas Residents: Possible Finance is a licensed Credit Access Business; License #1800061850-160823.
*Funding usually within minutes but may take up to 5 days.
^Loan amounts & structure vary by state.
°Possible uses fee and payday loan usage information from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Center for Responsible Lending, Pew Charitable Trusts, and the Consumer Federation of America to arrive at our Fees Saved Calculation. Savings based on the maximum fees Possible could have charged customers over the typical payday loan term, including late fees, insufficient funds fees, etc. Results will vary.
¨See possiblefinance.com/samplepaymentschedules for rates & terms examples.
ˇReal customer compensated. Results may vary.
˘Possible Loans offer up to 29 days of payment flexibility from original due date.
Possible Card is issued by Coastal Community Bank and serviced by Possible Finance, pursuant to its license with Mastercard International Incorporated. Arizona Residents: Licenses #CA-1033558, #CA-1041621, and #CA-1041622; California Residents: License #10595-99; Hawaii Residents: License #COLAX-1238-0; Illinois Residents: License #17.022449; Louisiana Residents: Registration #446766611; Maine Residents: License #SLM15758; Maryland Residents: License #1697898; Massachusetts Residents: Registration #LS1697898; Nebraska Residents: License #1697898; New Jersey: Registration #19095; North Dakota Residents: License #MB104104; Oregon Residents: License #1697898; Pennsylvania Residents: Registration #95262; South Dakota Residents: License #1697898.MYL; Vermont Residents: License #LSO-1697898; Washington Residents: License #6041888588-001-0001: West Virginia Residents: Registration #2417-3349.
All trademarks and brand names are property of their respective owners. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.
If you have questions or concerns, please contact the Support Team at support.possiblefinance.com
Mailing Address: Possible Finance, PO Box 98686, Las Vegas, NV 89193
Possible Financial Inc.© 2024 - NMLS #1697898