Will a 1099-C Hurt My Credit Scores?
For taxpayers, a 1099-C is the epitome of adding insult to injury. Here is a simple step-by-step guide to 1099-Cs, including helpful resources.
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If you are worried about being able to keep up on your house payments, you must act quickly. If you wait too long, you could lose your home to foreclosure!
Credit Cards
Credit or Debit? How to Choose at the Checkstand
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Credit Cards
The Law That Helps You Shop for a Credit Card
The Truth in Lending Act, first passed in 1968, requires credit card issuers to disclose important terms and conditions of credit card offers. Read more.
Credit Reports
What to Do If You Are Rejected for Credit
Getting turned down for credit isn't fun, but it can give you an opportunity to improve your credit. Here's what to do if your credit application is rejected.
Credit Reports
What Is Re-Aging & Can It Help Me?
Re-aging, also known as “curing” or “rollback," involves changing the delinquency status of an account. It can be either positive or negative. Read more.
Managing Debt
Can a Debt Collector Check My Credit?
How do debt collectors know so much about you? And can debt collectors check your credit without your permission?
Managing Debt
5 Times a Loan Beats a Credit Card
Reaching for a credit card is undeniably easier than taking out a personal loan — but a personal loan is sometimes the better financial tool.
