BY NATHAN SPIECKER for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 9/18/2026 Marcus had been waiting for the day he could make the last payment on his car loan. […]
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How Credit Scores Really Work IRL
BY NATHAN SPIECKER for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 9/11/2026 Maria and James were both shopping for a car. They had similar incomes, similar expenses, and something […]
No Credit History? You’re Not Alone
BY NATHAN SPIECKER for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 9/4/2026 When Maya applied for a car loan, she expected questions about her income and job. She had […]
What to Do When Your Credit Report Looks Wrong
BY NATHAN SPIECKER for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 8/28/2026 Last week, we talked about checking our credit reports and looking for information that doesn’t seem familiar. […]
What’s Actually on Your Credit Report?
BY NATHAN SPIECKER for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 8/21/2026 Maria had heard for years that she should check her credit report before applying for a loan. […]
Why Credit Histories Matter for Your Future
BY NATHAN SPIECKER for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 8/14/2026 Last week, we explored a simple but important idea: Credit is built on trust. When a lender […]
Understanding What Credit Is and What It Isn’t
BY NATHAN SPIECKER for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 8/7/2026 When Marcus found an apartment he could afford, he thought the hardest part was over. He had […]
When Something Goes Wrong: Know Where to Turn
BY NATHAN SPIECKER for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/24/2026 For all the ways technology has made managing money easier, it has also made our financial lives […]
Using Financial Services Safely: A Fee for All Seasons
BY NATHAN SPIECKER for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/10/2026 We might think paying $3 here or $5 there doesn’t add up, but small fees can quietly […]
Are Your Funds in the Bank Insured?
BY NATHAN SPIECKER for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 7/3/2026 Where you keep your money determines what entity, if any, insures its safety. Your money may look […]