Credit Cards

Credit cards are often used for a number of reasons, from the convenience of not carrying around cash, earning rewards with every transaction, or simply so you can make many or large purchases without worrying about it coming out of your account right away.

Although a credit card may be used similarly to a debit card, it works very different.

How credit cards work:

When you get a credit card it is set with a credit limit, or the amount...

Credit score isn’t one of those topics you bring up during dinner, but maybe it should be. Many people don’t realize how important credit actually is and the impact your credit score makes in the grand scheme of your finances. Think of your credit score like a report card, your financial report card - one that will follow you through your entire life. You are the one in control of your credit, so make sure you are doing the best things possible to improve your score...

Outside of auto loans and mortgage loans, personal loans are likely the next type of loan you would use as a consumer. A personal loan is a type of unsecured loan, which means there is no collateral held in the event that you cannot pay back the loan. Generally, a personal loan is a form of credit that can help you make a large purchase or consolidate high-interest debt, but they can serve a number of other purposes as well.

Here are some common reasons...

Are you thinking about your Summer vacation? At CSE, we can make your whole experience a breeze from the financing to accessing your money while you're away, and even the security of your credit and debit cards while you're traveling. 

If you're looking to go on the vacation of a lifetime but don't have the spare cash, a personal loan at CSE is a great option to get you out of town within your budget. Or, if you've saved for vacation but are...

Credit card debt has never been higher for American consumers. Though credit cards can provide a quick, convenient way of paying for the things you want, there are times when the balance creeps much higher than what you anticipated. When seeking relief from credit card debt, you have a few options. One of the most common is a Balance Transfer. A Balance Transfer is when you take debt from one credit...