Articles by Shen Lu
How Defaulting on a Loan Affects Your Credit
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Loans can be a useful tool for meeting your financial obligations and building your credit score — if you manage them well. But if you... read more
Card Skimming at the Gas Pump: How Americans Are Reacting
March 12, 2021
Credit and debit card skimming is a growing threat to consumers filling up at the gas station — so much so that it has made... read more
The Most and Least Debt-Ridden Places in California
June 4, 2019
California is the most populous and one of the most prosperous states in America. It may not be surprising that there are big differences in... read more
Credit Scores by Generation
October 9, 2018
In a new LendingTree study, we analyzed Americans’ credit scores by generation and found that the older someone is, the better their credit tends to... read more
Best Places for Boomer Entrepreneurs
October 3, 2018
Entrepreneurship is not just a young person’s thing. Many baby boomers, as they edge into retirement, have decided to take their hard-earned experience and work... read more