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    Turned Down For Credit With a Good Score? Here’s Why

    Submitted by Rachel on Thu, 02/08/2018 - 08:01
    Refused
    Turned down for credit?
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    There is more to being approved for financing and lines of credit than just your credit score, although your credit score is first and foremost. Depending on the type of credit you’re applying for, additional factors aside from your score may be considered as part ...

    6 Ways to Get A Better Credit Score

    Submitted by Rachel on Thu, 01/25/2018 - 08:11
    Habits
    Make a list of good credit habits and stick to them
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    Your credit score determines whether you can have a credit card in your wallet and get an affordable car loan or mortgage with a reasonable interest rate. Your credit score may also determine how much you pay for some utilities like natural gas, whether you ...

    How Many Credit Cards Do You Need to Improve Your Credit Score?

    Submitted by Rachel on Thu, 01/18/2018 - 09:20
    Credit cards
    How many credit cards should you have?
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    If you are just coming out of bankruptcy, you might view credit cards in a dim light because of your recent debt experience. People that struggled with credit card debt in the past are often hesitant to have plastic in their wallet ever again. Even ...

    Credit Card Debt on the Rise - Protect Your Credit Score

    Submitted by Rachel on Thu, 01/11/2018 - 08:26
    Credit cards
    Credit card debt is rising
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    Successfully going through with a bankruptcy filing is an accomplishment. It can be life-changing for those who recognize that they are stuck with overwhelming debt and decide to do something about it. But to make the most of your fresh financial start, you must rebuild ...

    5 New Year’s Resolutions for a Better Credit Score in 2018

    Submitted by Rachel on Thu, 01/04/2018 - 08:38
    New Year's resolutions
    Plan now for a better credit score in the New Year!
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    The year 2017 is behind us and with it went a year of triumphs and disappointments. If one of your regrets from last year is problems with your credit score, 2018 represents the opportunity for a fresh start. If you’re ready to improve your credit ...

    Better Credit in the New Year - How to Rebound Your Credit Score after Bankruptcy

    Submitted by Rachel on Thu, 12/28/2017 - 09:12
    New Year 2018
    Make some credit score resolutions for 2018
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    The New Year is an opportunity to start things fresh. It is a time when you make resolutions and goals for the coming year. Some people make overwhelming goals to revamp their lives from top to bottom and some shoot for smaller targets. Close ...

    When Rebuilding Credit, What's the Difference Between an Authorized User and a Joint Cardholder?

    Submitted by Rachel on Thu, 12/21/2017 - 08:48
    Rebuilding credit
    Get started rebuilding your credit now
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    When you come out of bankruptcy, as soon as you have your discharge in hand, it’s time to start rebuilding your credit. For most consumers, the starting point is a secured credit card that you use responsibly. But there are also the options of ...