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Jeanne Kelly

5 Ways That Buying a Home Can Hurt Your Credit

I remember when I bought my first house. It was a great feeling of pride to be standing in a …

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A New Mother's Guide to Money

Dear New Mom,

Congratulations on this new stage in life. It will be unlike anything you’ve ever experienced — a mix …

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Why a Rental Car Could Hurt Your Credit

A client of mine recently received quite a shock when she checked her credit prior to applying for a mortgage. …

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Is Your Phone Ruining Your Credit?

The phone is a useful and essential tool in our lives — and it’s even more useful now that nearly …

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What Gardening Can Teach Us About Credit

April showers bring May flowers, as any good gardener knows. In some parts of the country, gardens are starting to …

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Does Your Credit Need to Go on a Diet?

Our credit might feel bloated and overweight after a holiday season, vacation or just from putting many recently needed items …

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10 Plagues of Bad Credit

You may not even realize the impact bad credit has on your life, but if you take a close look, …

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The Leprechaun-Free Way to a Pot of Gold

On St. Patrick’s Day, we celebrate the luck of the Irish. But it will take more than luck to break …

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Beware the Ides of March: Don't Lend to Friends

March 15 is famously called the “Ides of March,” which marks the approximate middle of the month. In Shakespeare’s Julius …

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How Sunscreen Can Ruin Your Credit

In the spring, snow melts and flowers bloom and many people take time off for a little vacation. Regardless of …

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Jeanne Kelly – Jeanne Kelly is a nationally recognized authority on credit, the founder of The Kelly Group and the author of The 90-Day Credit Challenge. She has appeared on The Today Show, and blogs for Huffington Post & Poughkeepsie Journal. Visit her online at www.JeanneKelly.net.

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