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3 Simple Steps to Improve Your Credit Score – How to Keep Your FICO Climbing After Bankruptcy

Submitted by Rachel on Thu, 07/21/2016 - 03:30

Credit cards can help your credit score Image Source: Flickr User Ed Ivanushkin 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 ...

5 Do’s and Don’ts When You’re Ready to Move from Secured to an Unsecured Credit Card

Submitted by Rachel on Thu, 06/30/2016 - 03:19
Do's and Don'ts for Credit Cards Image Source: Flickr User Yoel Ben-Avraham Do's and Don'ts for Credit Cards
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When you’re rebuilding your credit score after bankruptcy, you'll typically start by opening a secured card – but eventually, you'll have to move on to an unsecured one. How do you know when you’re ready ...