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The Truth About ‘Charge-Off’

If there’s one thing we know for sure about credit, it’s that debt doesn’t just go away. When you’re dealing with high debt, it can be tempting to look for an easy way out. Terms like “debt settlement” and “charge-off” … Continue reading

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How Having More (or Fewer) Credit Cards Can Affect Your Credit Score

If you’re monitoring your credit because you believe your credit score could use some work, you may think more credit cards are the last thing you need. Or, you may hope that adding new cards will boost your score.  As … Continue reading

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All About the Credit Bureaus

You’re probably aware that there are three major credit bureaus, including our parent company, Experian. But do you know what they do—and don’t do? Do you know how they’re the same, and how they differ?  The most important credit bureau … Continue reading

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The Money Advice from Dad that Actually Made Sense

Just like mothers, fathers sometimes offer advice that can leave you shaking your head. Sometimes, however, Dad offers up a gem of wisdom that will shine throughout your lifetime.  Here are some of our favorite tidbits of financial advice often … Continue reading

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The Summer Blockbusters You Don’t Want a Ticket For

Summer blockbuster season can make or break the year for a movie studio. Just as those big-budget productions have a huge impact on a studio’s financial health, some blockbuster life events can affect your credit for the rest of the … Continue reading

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Avoid These Wrong Turns When Buying A Car

(ARA) – Buying a car is like an epic adventure. There are heroes (you), sidekicks (your wingmen who accompany you to the dealership), foes (the sales manager who just won’t give up on the undercarriage rust-proofing) and even a prize … Continue reading

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Types Of Reward Credit Cards

Looking for a credit card that offers you incentives? Rewards cards work the same as traditional credit cards when it comes to charging for purchases and paying your monthly bill; however, they are laced with ways to get something in … Continue reading

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How To Establish Credit

It may seem like you have to have credit to get credit, so are you left wondering where to start? Applying for big name credit cards are not your only road to establishing credit. From checking your credit report to … Continue reading

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Three Ways Your Credit Report Can Save You Money

Unless you have all the money in the world, chances are that finding ways to save money are not only invaluable, but can also help you meet your financial goals. But, have you considered that saving money goes beyond creating … Continue reading

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Mortgage delinquencies drop for first time in three years

It seems as though more people are able to pay their bills on time, at least according to a recent trend in the mortgage market. Continue reading

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