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The Sex Appeal of Good Credit

Thanks to the power of a catchy jingle, when I think about my credit score now I always picture the guys from the commercials who sing about what happened to them because of their poor credit. They...READ MORE

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Applying For Your First Credit Card

A lot of things changed when the CARD Act became law in February of this year. For example, the law now states that you cannot open a credit card account until you are 21 years old. The exception to...READ MORE

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Savvy Saver: Free Credit Scores - Really

Is it possible? A really free credit score? Some sites promise a free credit score, but only as part of a “free trial” of another product such as a credit-monitoring service. If...READ MORE

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Savvy Saver: A Bargain That Could Cost You

It’s tempting to open a store-brand credit card when the cashier is promising you a hefty discount and a chance to delay payments on a pricey item. While those seem like sound financial moves,...READ MORE

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Savvy Saver: A Bargain That Could Cost You

It’s tempting to open a store-brand credit card when the cashier is promising you a hefty discount and a chance to delay payments on a pricey item. While those seem like sound financial moves, the...READ MORE

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Credit Card Misuse #10: Closing Cards Without...

Editor's note: In this series, we shed light on the "Top 10 Misuses of Credit Cards" and offer tips from experts on how to avoid them. See the rest of the series . Misuse #10:...READ MORE

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Credit Card Misuse #9: Path to Good Credit – Or...

Editor's note: In this series, we shed light on the "Top 10 Misuses of Credit Cards" and offer tips from experts on how to avoid them. See the rest of the series . Misuse #9:...READ MORE

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Credit Card Misuse #7: Overusing Your Credit

Editor's note: In this series, we shed light on the "Top 10 Misuses of Credit Cards" and offer tips from experts on how to avoid them. See the rest of the series . Misuse #7:...READ MORE

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Credit Card Misuse #3: Credit Score, What Credit...

Editor's note: In this series, we shed light on the "Top 10 Misuses of Credit Cards" and offer tips from experts on how to avoid them. See the rest of the series . Misuse #3:...READ MORE

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Podcast: Don’t Get Burned by New Credit Card...

Our credit score affects so many things in our lives. Don’t let yours take a plunge just because you didn’t bother to read the fine print on your credit card statement. In our...READ MORE