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5 Money Tips That Aren't Absolutes

The simplicity of a "cash only" lifestyle can be tempting, but credit i...

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Help! They Closed My Credit Card Account

The Credit Experts at Credit.com recently received this e-mail from a r...

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Is Being Debt-Free Always a Good Thing?

Is being debt free always a good thing? Seems like a silly question. Ou...

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Are No-Limit Credit Cards Bad for Your Credit?

Are you carrying a no pre-set limit credit card? If so, it's important ...

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How Do Student Loans Impact Your Credit?

One positive feature of student loans is that they can provide an effec...

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Personal Loans

Can a Loan Really Rebuild Your Credit Score?

What is a rebuilder loan? No, it's not a construction loan. Or then ag...

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Do We Need to Change Bankruptcy Rules for Student Loans?

An ongoing debate has ensued over whether a student loan borrower shoul...

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Should You Be Worried About Credit Report Inquiries?

Though there's an increasing level of consumer understanding of credit ...

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Credit Score

How Credit Scores Are Developed

Have you ever wondered how they come up with a credit score -- the thre...

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How to Decode Your Credit Score

The comments that accompany high (over 760 FICO) credit scores can make...

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