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4 Rotten Eggs That May Be Hidden in Your Credit Report
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Is your credit report filled with rotten eggs? Finding them may not be as fun as an Easter egg hunt, but it can pay big dividends -- and we'll help …
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How to Protect Yourself From Travel Disasters Like the WOW Air Failure
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Travel disasters are costly and stressful, and that's why you need to make sure you're ready in case one happens to you. Image source: Getty …
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How Good Does Your Credit Score Really Need to Be?
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Here's when you can call it a day and stop worrying about your credit. Image source: Getty Images. By now it's common knowledge that you need a high …
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Should You Go All-In on Paying Off Your Debt?
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You can commit all your disposable income towards debt, but that's not always the best idea. Image source: Getty Images. "Pay off all your debt" is …
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How to Bounce Back From Bankruptcy in 5 Easy Steps
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A bankruptcy isn’t the end of the world. Here’s how to recover from one. Non-business bankruptcies have, thankfully, declined consistently every year …
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Do My Rent Payments Affect My Credit Score?
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Most people know that when they inquire about a rental property, the landlord often will run a credit check to get a sense of their reliability. But …
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How Useful Is That Free Credit Score?
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There are dozens of credit scoring models out there, and some are more useful than others. Chances are you've probably seen the commercials …
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More Employers Are Checking Credit Reports. Should You Be Worried?
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Your resume isn't the only document that matters to prospective employers anymore. We're well beyond the days when a well-written resume was enough to …
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Here’s the Fastest Way to Boost Your Credit Score
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Most ways to boost your credit score take several months or more before you see results. Find out how focusing on one scoring criteria can improve …
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Which Debt Should I Pay Off First?
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It started with a student loan for college. Then you bought a car and a home. Then you had some unexpected expenses that you charged to your credit …
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Student vs. Secured Credit Cards: Which Should You Choose?
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Both can help build your credit history, but one might suit you more than the other. A credit card is usually the first entry on most young adults' …
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What's the Difference Between Secured and Unsecured Debt?
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When you're borrowing money, you need to know if the debt is secured or unsecured. Find out how to tell -- and why the difference matters. Chances are …
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3 Simple Ways to Raise Your Credit Score
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Need to lift that all-important number? Follow this trio of straightforward strategies to start. Does your credit score need a boost? Life happens; …
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How to Get Out of Your Car Lease Without Hurting Your Credit
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You wanted a new car, but you couldn't afford to buy it outright, so you decided to enter into a lease. Now it's been a couple of years, and you've …
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Is Debt Settlement a Good Idea?
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Creditors are calling you every day, you dread going to the mailbox because of what you may find, and you're losing sleep at night trying to figure …
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Store Credit Cards: Are They Worth It?
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You approach the checkout counter of your favorite store, and the cashier asks whether you have the store's credit card. When you say no, the cashier …
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What Are Virtual Credit Cards, and Should You Have One?
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They can make your online shopping more secure, but they're not without their drawbacks. These days, you can't make an online purchase without …
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How Credit Builder Loans Work
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They can help you improve your credit, but it'll cost you. A good credit history opens the door to better interest rates, more loan approvals, and …
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11 Ways to Accumulate Credit Card Rewards and Points Faster
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You don’t have to double-down on your spending to double your rewards. Not having a rewards credit card is a waste of a good credit score, but owning …
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The Days of Big Credit Card Sign-Up Bonuses May Be Numbered
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Sign-up incentives create new customers, but do they create loyal customers? You've probably seen them in the mail. "Sign up, spend $3,000 in the …
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Can My Spouse's Bad Credit Hurt My Own?
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It might, but there are things you can do to minimize the risk. You've found the perfect person, and you're ready to walk down the aisle. There's just …
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How to Get a Late Payment Removed From Your Credit Report
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If you only take a single credit maxim to heart, it should be to always pay your bills on time. A single late payment can drop an excellent credit …
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How Many Credit Cards Is Too Many?
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Having a lot of credit cards could help you or hurt you, depending on how you use them. The average American has 2.6 credit cards in their name, but …
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The Motley Fool Launches New Personal Finance Website
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The Ascent provides unbiased advice on the best credit cards, insurance, mortgages, and more. Alexandria, VA—July 30, 2018—The Motley Fool–a financial …
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What You Should Know Before Adding an Authorized User on Your Credit Card
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Adding a friend or family member as an authorized user on your credit card can be a great way to help them build credit of their own. But if you …
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Should I Get a Fixed- or Adjustable-Rate Mortgage?
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You've been dreaming of owning a home for years, and now you're finally ready to make the leap. You've found the perfect place and may have even …
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6 Financial Mistakes That Are Ruining Your Credit
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Most people have done at least one of these things. Your credit history is essentially your financial report card, indicating how responsible you are …
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Why Should I Sign Up for a Secured Credit Card?
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They can be a good way to get your credit score out of the basement, but there are some caveats. Credit cards are useful tools for establishing …
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What's the Difference Between a Credit Card and a Charge Card?
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Charge cards and credit cards both enable you to buy items now and pay later, and they both offer rewards to cardholders. But there are a few key …