Do you have bad credit?
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If you don't keep close track of your credit score, the first sign that you have bad credit may come when you get turned down for a loan or new card. People don't always know what defines “bad ...
How to increase your credit score. (Image Credit: Flickr CC user frankieleon)Rebuilding your credit score after bankruptcy (or any other event that drops it) is a lengthy process that requires both diligence and patience. There is no overnight cure for a poor credit score ...
Credit cards can help your credit score
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Many consumers don’t truly understand how credit scores are calculated and are surprised that their scores don't improve despite their best attempts. That’s because the FICO calculation is complex and ...
Take steps to improve your credit score
Do's and Don'ts for Credit Cards
Habits to improve your score after bankruptcy. Image Source: Flickr CC User Julie RybarczykImproving your credit score is never more important than after you get a bankruptcy discharge. Just as healthy dietary and physical habits can keep your body in good shape, healthy financial ...
5 ways to rebuild your credit score
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Rebuilding and protecting your credit score after bankruptcy is easier if you understand how your FICO score is calculated. Five factors make up your credit score calculation. One of those factors, “credit utilization,” is particularly ...
Seven things to know about credit score recovery
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When you’re deep in debt that you can’t afford to pay, bankruptcy may be a fit solution. But what you get out of your bankruptcy depends on the effort you ...