Credit Report

7 Things You Didn't Know Affect Your Credit Score

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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Filed Under: Credit, Credit Cards, Credit Report, Debt

4 Common Credit Card Misconceptions

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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Filed Under: Credit, Credit Cards, Credit Report, Debt, Personal Finance

6 Benefits Of Increasing Your Credit Limit

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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Filed Under: Credit Cards, Credit Report, Personal Finance

How Your Credit Score Will Affect Your Mortgage Rate

Posted: February 1, 2012 10:06AM by Dave Goodboy

Everything nowadays is distilled down into numbers. From how you did in school to how you rank at your job, it all has a number assigned to it. The same is very true regarding how you manage your...

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Filed Under: Credit, Credit Report, Mortgages

How To Get A Credit Card Despite Bad Credit

Posted: January 6, 2012 3:00PM by Dave Goodboy

Credit cards are no longer just conveniences. They have become necessities of modern life. It is impossible to rent a car, buy things online, or get your utilities or cable turned on without a credit...

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Filed Under: Credit, Credit Crunch, Credit Report

Remember Your 3 Important Credit Scores? Now It's 4

Posted: January 5, 2012 9:52AM by Tim Parker

Just when we think we understand the rules, all of the rules change. The financial education that we receive includes the warning that if we don't responsibly pay the loans we've received, the "big...

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5 Ways Your Debt-Relief Firm Is Scamming You

Posted: December 19, 2011 10:09AM by Brian O'Connell

Consumer complaints about debt-relief providers have doubled since 2009. But by the time you complain, it's usually too late. Fear not. Here are five red flags that could mean you're being fleeced by...

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Filed Under: Budgeting, Credit, Credit Report, Debt, Personal Finance

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