Credit Card CVV Number: How to Find It and What It’s For
When you make an online or phone purchase, you sometimes have to enter or read off your credit card’s CVV number (short for card verification value, also known as the CVV2,…
Anisha Sekar
Anisha is a former personal finance writer for NerdWallet. She has worked for Silicon Valley startups as well as in the public sector and has contributed to publications including Technorati and Women Grow Business. She studied applied mathematics and economics at Brown University.
Posts by Anisha Sekar:
Bad Credit vs. Fair Credit: What’s the Difference?
If you’re not watching your credit score closely, you may not notice if it goes from fair to bad credit. When it does, however, better interest rates and more desirable financing…
Financial Fitness: 7 Exercises to Build Your Credit Muscle
Do your goals include buying a home, getting a car or apartment, or simply managing your money better? We’ll help you get started with a seven-part financial boot camp to…
Why Debt Collection Agencies Can Look at Your Credit Report
If your debt has been sent to collections, you probably want to keep your life as off-limits as possible. Although you can limit some aspects — you can stop collectors from calling you…
Do You Need Good Credit to Buy a House?
Owning a home is part of the traditional American dream, but some believe it’s a dream meant only for people with good credit or a significant income. Fortunately, that isn’t always…
How to Fix a Billing Error on Your Credit Statement
If you see a purchase on your credit card statement that you didn’t make, be sure to correct the mistake right away. It could be a simple mistake — like a…
Can My Spouse Apply for the Same Credit Card as Me?
Tying the knot can also mean merging your finances. You can have shared bank accounts and joint tax returns, combined debt and maybe a mortgage. On top of all the financial decisions…
What You Need to Know About Cosign Loans
If a friend or family member can’t get approved for a loan because of fair or bad credit, you may be able to help by being a co-signer. But this decision shouldn’t…
Can Poor Credit Keep You From Getting Government Assistance?
When your finances are in disarray, your credit suffers. Government assistance programs are designed to help people get back on their feet. But what if can’t qualify because you have poor…
Does Applying for a Loan Hurt My Credit Score?
If you keep a close eye on your credit score, you might notice that it drops shortly after you apply for a loan. That can happen because of a “hard…
