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Posted: February 9, 2012 2:09PM by Jason Steele
We all know to pay our bills on time and carry as little debt as possible, and most of the time, that is all that matters in your credit score. Yet, there are other, smaller factors that many people...

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Posted: February 9, 2012 1:46PM by Greg McFarlane
Credit. It's what separates us from the lower primates. With it, we're granted temporary access to other people's money; money we can use to finance aspirations greater than if we were limited to our...

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Posted: February 6, 2012 10:42AM by Amy Fontinelle
Should you give your child a credit card? Maybe. Credit cards are an increasingly common payment method in today's world, so the sooner your child learns to manage credit responsibly, the better. Can...

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Filed Under: Credit, Credit Cards, Education
Posted: February 3, 2012 9:50AM by Jason Steele
What is the downside of applying for a credit card with a great sign up bonus? Not much. In fact, opening a single new account will actually improve your credit score in most cases. This is one of...

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Posted: February 2, 2012 10:07AM by Amy Fontinelle
Increasing your credit limit just means giving yourself the opportunity to spend beyond your means, right? Not necessarily. Increasing your credit limit can have a number of upsides if you manage...

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Posted: February 2, 2012 8:03AM by Denise Appleby
If you have outstanding debts and find yourself with disposable income, you might be conflicted about whether to save that amount or allocate it towards paying of your debt. Giving careful...

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Posted: January 30, 2012 10:52AM by Angie Mohr
When credit cards first emerged on the scene in the late 1950s, they were straightforward and easy to understand. You used them to buy goods or services on credit, and you paid the balance when the...

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