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Eight Myths About Your Credit Score
posted: 273 DAYS 15 HOURS AGO
filed under: Credit, Credit Reports, Credit Score, Debt
With debt a big part of modern life, many people know they have a credit score and it determines whether they can obtain a loan at a decent interest rate. But after that, confusion reigns. The most important thing people need to understand about credit scores is what goes into the calculation.
Debt Consolidation a Bad Move?
posted: 483 DAYS 22 HOURS AGO
filed under: Credit Cards, Credit Reports, Debt, Economizer, Beat Debt
Debt consolidation might sound like a great idea, but many people don't have the self-discipline to stop using the credit cards that got them in trouble in the first place.
The Hidden Tricks of Credit Reporting
posted: 492 DAYS 15 HOURS AGO
filed under: Credit Cards, Credit Reports, Identity Theft, Loans, Specials
You may know the basics about your credit score, but there's more to it than just paying your bills on time. Ken and Daria Dolan take you behind the hidden tricks of credit reporting so you can keep you score high.
Why Isn't My Score on My Credit Report?
posted: 483 DAYS 22 HOURS AGO
filed under: Credit Reports, Debt
Ken and Daria Dolan, known as the first family of personal finance, answer your questions every Friday on AOL's WalletPop blog. This week, reader Nancy asks why she would have to pay for her credit score on a "free" credit report. For More Dolans See: Dolans.com
Should You Cancel Unused Credit Cards?
posted: 273 DAYS 15 HOURS AGO
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Ken and Daria Dolan, known as the first family of personal finance, answer your questions every Friday on AOL's WalletPop blog. This week: Should you close out an unused credit card account after you've paid off your balance?
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For More Dolans See: Dolans.com
The Truth About Debt-Reduction Services
posted: 483 DAYS 22 HOURS AGO
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Ken and Daria Dolan, known as the first family of personal finance, answer your questions every Friday on AOL's new WalletPop blog. This week: Should you use a debt-reduction service to shore up your credit report?
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For More Dolans See: Dolans.com
Should Parents Pay Off Children's Debts?
posted: 483 DAYS 22 HOURS AGO
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Ken and Daria Dolan, known as the first family of personal finance, answer your questions every Friday on AOL's new WalletPop blog. This week, the Dolans tackle a tough one for you parents: Should you fix your children's early credit mistakes?
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For More Dolans See: Dolans.com | Also See: Credit Card Basics
Raise Your Credit Rating in Five Steps
posted: 483 DAYS 22 HOURS AGO
filed under: Credit Cards, Credit Reports, Personal Loans
Ken and Daria Dolan, "America's first family of finance," answer your questions every Friday on AOL's WalletPop blog. This week: mandatory steps to raise your FICO credit score. For More Dolans: Dolans.com
Find Out What Hurts Your Credit Score
posted: 492 DAYS 15 HOURS AGO
filed under: Specials, Credit Reports
Most people know missing a payment is bad, but did you know that closing out old credit card accounts hurts, too? Take a look at five credit score mistakes that, if made, will be sure to cost you.
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Credit Reports: The Basics
Your credit report reveals more than your credit history; it's the basis for your financial report card -- the credit score.
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