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Understanding Charge Offs, Part 1: How They Impact Your Credit

Next to bankruptcy, charge offs are one of the most damaging items you can have on your credit report.  However, the  [...]

December 1st, 2011
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AFNI Inc: Avoid the Collection Agency Trap

If you’ve received a letter in the mail from AFNI Inc. demanding payment for a debt, you aren’t alone. But  [...]

December 1st, 2011
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Repairing Bad Credit: How to Improve Credit Score

Most people don’t give much thought to their credit scores on a day-to-day basis. It’s only when loan applications are  [...]

November 30th, 2011
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Credit Repair Companies: How to Know When You Need Help

Credit repair companies make it easier for consumers to help themselves when it comes to improving their credit scores. Despite  [...]

November 29th, 2011
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Holiday Shopping – Keeping Your Credit Safe this Season

Traditionally, the holiday season is the time when most individuals increase the number and type of purchases they make. And  [...]

November 26th, 2011
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Deferred Payment Plans: Save Money, Safeguard Your Credit Scores

Another staple of the holiday shopping season is the deferred payment plan. While the terms vary, usually the offer allows  [...]

November 25th, 2011
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How to Fix Your Credit: Start This Holiday Season

Learning how to fix your credit amid the hype surrounding Black Friday and all the “special financing” offers that come along  [...]

November 25th, 2011
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Credit Repair: Reasons to Be Grateful

While no one is ever grateful for the stress and worry associated with having credit problems, there is silver lining  [...]

November 24th, 2011
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Credit Card Law Loophole: Unincorporated Business Owners Need to Know

While the new laws that went into effect last month are already making their mark on the credit landscape, some  [...]

November 22nd, 2011
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Credit Monitoring: Is it Worth the Cost?

All three major credit bureaus and most banks offer some form of credit monitoring. For a monthly fee you can  [...]

November 21st, 2011
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