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The Ultimate Guide to Credit Scores

The questions from readers keep pouring in and they almost all boil down to the same thing:

“How do I improve …

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Consumer Lessons from the Celebrity Hacking Scandal

Last week, a dozen high profile celebrities, government officials and politicians were victims of hackers who posted sensitive financial information …

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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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Credit News

The biggest news this week revolved around a piece on “60 Minutes” about a Federal Trade Commission report on the …

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Are Mistakes Ruining Your Credit Report?

A long-awaited study on credit reporting accuracy was released Monday and is drawing lots of attention — and some industry …

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A Step-By-Step Guide to Disputing Credit Report Mistakes

The information in your credit reports is what’s used to create your credit scores, so you don’t want to let …

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Who Pays Your Credit Card Debt When You Die?

Paying the debts of a relative who recently died might feel like a moral obligation, but whether it’s a legal …

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5 Ways Taxes Can Affect Your Credit

Tax time can be stressful enough without worrying about whether your tax issues will spill over to your credit reports …

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Why 'No Late Fees' Isn't an Excuse to Pay Late

When Discover introduced their latest product, the Discover it card, the company highlighted the fact that there was no late …

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The Money Worries Facing Americans in 2013

The good thing about New Year’s resolutions is that by February you can forgive yourself if you’ve dropped most of …

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