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Aim High: What an 800 Credit Score Means and How to Get There

Reaching an 800 credit score gets you more than just bragging rights. Find out how to achieve it and the advantages once you do.

April 29, 2024|Blog

How to Build Credit Without a Credit Card: Steps to Get Started

Whether you’re a credit beginner or need to improve your credit score, follow these tips to learn how to build credit without a credit card.

April 16, 2024|Blog

Arro Credit Card: Increase Your Odds of Passing Tenant Credit Checks

The Arro Credit Card helps you build credit to prepare for submitting rental applications and meeting landlord requirements.

March 14, 2024|Blog

Ultimate Guide to FAFSA and Student Loans: Making sense of it all

Dive into the essentials of the student loan application process, from tackling FAFSA to understanding loan offers. This guide is here to make sense of it all for you.

February 20, 2024|Blog

Is it bad to pay your credit card early?

Understand the implications, benefits, and potential downsides.

November 2, 2023|Blog

Want to Conquer your Debt? Arro Can Help.

Learn the secrets to conquering your debt that most credit card companies don’t want you to know.

May 2, 2023|Blog

Arro’s Commitment to Financial Literacy

How can companies and innovators provide real pathways for people to achieve their financial goals?

April 13, 2023|Insight

Ask the Experts: How to start your side hustle and earn extra income

Learn from an expert side hustler on how to start a successful side and earn extra money. Experimenting is key to taking the leap and learning along the way.

April 4, 2023|Blog

A Beginner’s Guide to Managing Credit Cards Like the Pros

Credit cards can be an amazing financial tool, and with the right strategies, you can use credit cards to take your personal finances to the next level.

March 21, 2023|Blog

Ask & Receive: Understanding the Impact of Requesting a Credit Limit Increase

Explore the pros and cons of requesting a credit limit increase, including how it might affect your credit score.

March 8, 2023|Blog

Where Do I Start? How to Build Credit if You Don’t Have a Credit Score

Learn the options for starting to build credit and the best strategies for maintaining a high credit score over time.

February 28, 2023|Blog

How Many Credit Inquiries Is Too Many?

Learn how credit inquiries work and what you can do to minimize their impact on your credit score.

February 21, 2023|Blog

11 Genius Hacks Anyone Can Use to Build Credit at 18

It’s possible to build credit once you turn 18, and it can actually be quite simple with some research and a little bit of creative thinking. These 11 genius credit-building hacks will show you how to start today.

February 14, 2023|Blog

How the Increase in Fed Interest Rates Affects Your Credit Card

We explain how interest rates work and reveal why your interest rates have gotten so high over the last year.

January 31, 2023|Insight

Does a Car Loan Help My Credit Score?

Applying for a car loan could temporarily knock your credit score, but making on-time auto loan payments will help your credit history in the long run.

January 24, 2023|Blog

Understanding the Money Stigma and 3 Ways to Build Your Money Confidence

Changing the social taboo around talking about money starts with each of us taking the first step in being willing to share our own money journey.

January 10, 2023|Blog

Ask the Experts: 4 Tips to Conquer your 2023 Finances

Financial coach shares financial resolutions for 2023 and how to build a solid financial strategy.

January 3, 2023|Blog

Start Smart: A Beginner’s Guide to Understanding Your Starting Credit Score

It’s important to understand the fundamentals of credit, including your starting credit score. Here’s what to expect when you begin establishing a credit history.

December 27, 2022|Blog

Your 5 Step 2023 Budgeting Strategy

These 5 tips will help you start 2023 on top of your finances. No matter where you’re starting from, there’s always a way to position yourself for future success, even if you spend a lot during the holidays.

December 22, 2022|Blog

Your Guide to Understanding a Payment Due Date vs. Closing Date on Credit Cards

All the dates and deadlines on a credit card can be confusing. We’re here to make sense of what you’ll see on a credit card statement.

December 20, 2022|Blog

It’s All About the Plastic: Charge Card vs. Debit Card vs. Credit Card

Trying to keep your different payment methods straight, like debit cards and credit credits? Learn the differences, pros, and cons to understand them.

December 14, 2022|Blog

Balance Transfer or Personal Loan: What is the Right Fit for You?

Let’s dive into the most common strategies for helping you pay off debt faster: personal loans and balance transfers.

December 8, 2022|Blog

Credit Cards 101: Here’s What Happens if You Go Over Your Credit Limit

A common question for credit cardholders is, “What happens if I go over my credit limit?” Learn about this important aspect of using a credit card.

December 2, 2022|Blog

What to Like (and Hate) about Secured Credit Cards

What are secured credit cards? Do they make sense for you at this point in your financial journey? Let’s dive in!

November 17, 2022|Blog

Where Do Americans Learn About Credit?

A survey of 3,000 Americans reveals that 4 in 10 people learn about credit directly from their credit card company. In this article we dive into current consumer attitudes towards credit and how credit card companies are educating consumers.

November 11, 2022|Research

Your Must-Read Guide to Understanding a Negative Balance on Your Credit Card

If you're wondering what a negative balance means on your credit card and if there's something you're supposed to do about it, we've got you covered. In this article, we've broken down everything you need to know.

November 10, 2022|Blog