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Don't Be an Interest Rate Sucker

1:40 pm, July 24, 2012

With interest rates at historic lows it's a good time to get a loan, but many consumers are still paying interest rates that wouldn't be considered good even in a ...

 

When a Credit Union Is Your Best Card Option

3:59 pm, July 19, 2012

Credit unions may be a good option for consumer credit when banks say no.

 

3 Ways to Help Your Child Build Great Credit

4:30 pm, July 02, 2012

Here are three easy ways to help your child build great credit.

 

9 Ways a Good Credit Score Can Help Your Wallet

11:57 am, May 16, 2012

We’re always teaching you how to improve your credit score. Now we review 9 ways to leverage it.

 

New Study: Americans Just Don’t Get Credit Scores

12:37 pm, May 15, 2012

Regardless of the trillions in consumer debt Americans hold, the average American knows little about his or her credit score.

 

What's a Credit Score? Really.

12:21 pm, April 24, 2012

The average American has somewhere around 35 credit scores. How do you tell them apart?

 

Credit Bureaus Ply ID Theft Victims to Buy More Protection

2:30 pm, March 23, 2012

Some consumers feel credit bureaus have pressured them into buying additional identity theft monitoring products when they use their services, says a new report from ...

 

How Hard Is It to Get a Credit Card With Bad Credit?

1:00 pm, March 22, 2012

While credit standards are certainly expanding these days so that those who have experienced a bit of financial difficulty in the past can once again gain access ...

 

3 Times It’s OK to Close Your Credit Card

11:28 am, March 14, 2012

We’ve always cautioned people to think twice before closing a credit card, but there are a few situations where doing so is warranted. Here’s a look at these ...

 

Credit Q&A: Will Overdraft Protection Affect My Score?

4:00 pm, March 08, 2012

Generally speaking, overdraft protection itself does not affect your credit score, but there are a few ways in which charges can come back to haunt you – and sometimes ...

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