BY NATHAN SPIECKER for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 10/23/2026 When a refrigerator stops working, waiting for the next paycheck may not be an option. We might […]
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Finfluencers: Know What You’re Getting …
BY LYN PETERS for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 10/16/2026 Are finfluencers the greatest free financial advice ever, or dangerous products pitched to the masses as entertainment? […]
Here is How Credit Cards Really Work
BY NATHAN SPIECKER for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 10/9/2026 Most of us don’t spend too much time thinking about how a credit card works, as long […]
When Does Borrowing Make Sense?
BY NATHAN SPIECKER for WEEKLY VOLCANO | 10/2/2026 Imagine a household facing a $2,500 car repair. The car is needed for work, school, and getting […]
How Good Credit Gives Us Options
BY NATHAN SPIECKER for WEEKLY VOLCANO The first time we apply for credit, whether it’s an auto loan, a credit card, or even a mortgage, […]
Why Did My Credit Score Change?
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. […]
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. […]