Credit
Credit is an important part of your finances. Having a strong credit history and a positive credit score will make your life much easier. It ensures that you can get affordable loans, whether it be a mortgage, a car loan, or something like a credit card or line of credit. Your credit history and score […]
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Credit
You hear a lot about how important it is to have good credit. It may not always seem fair that your finances are so closely tied to this abstract number. However, the entire credit industry is going to use your credit score to determine your financial reputation. That reputation will determine how they treat you. […]
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Credit
Receiving a denial on your credit card application can put quite a damper on things. Rest assured, though, that this decision isn’t necessarily set in stone. There are actions you can take to potentially overturn your rejection and receive that new card. You should consider contacting the reconsideration line of whatever financial institution denied your […]
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Credit
Credit cards are financially floating many individuals and families these days — especially in the wake of the pandemic. However, they are costly sources of borrowing money. It’s more crucial than ever to keep an eye on your expenses and cut down on spending. Living within your means and not taking on extra credit debt […]
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Freezing your credit is one of the biggest and best weapons in your arsenal against the specter of identity theft. However, it seems very few people know you can even do such a thing — let alone when it makes the most sense to use it. Basically, a credit freeze makes it impossible for anyone […]
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Whether or not you think it is fair, people make judgments about you every day. The way you dress, how you act, and the things you talk about are all used by others to judge you. They might not even be doing it intentionally. It’s just how we are wired as humans. Whether it’s someone […]
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I never really liked to travel growing up. I’m not really sure why. However, I’m finally starting to see the appeal of visiting new places now that I have a family of my own. We get to catch a glimpse of different cultures and spend time relaxing away from our usual daily routine. Traveling also […]
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As the balance on your credit cards increases, your anxiety about paying them off may as well. However, you should know that there are plenty of strategies you can implement to get that credit card debt back down to a manageable level. Part of understanding how you should properly attack this debt stems from knowing […]
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Hopefully you already know the basics of improving and maintaining a good credit score. Pay your bills on time, don’t max out your credit, and keep an eye on your credit report for inaccuracies. However, beyond these basic perennial good habits, there are some other, more surprising ways you can improve your score. For example, […]
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Bankruptcy should always be viewed as a last resort. After all, the consequences of declaring bankruptcy are severe. They will impact many aspects of your financial life for years to come. The stress caused by this event can also adversely impact your mental health. Despite those consequences, bankruptcy is an all too common occurrence these […]
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Credit
There is a lot of financial misinformation out in the world. You can head online and read plenty of myths surrounding money and how it works. One of the subjects that suffers from the most glaring misunderstanding is your credit score (and your credit report, alongside it). The financial industry and government regulators have made […]
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