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Debt Consolidation a Bad Move?

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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.
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The Hidden Tricks of Credit Reporting

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.


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Why Isn't My Score on My Credit Report?

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
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Should You Cancel Unused Credit Cards?

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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The Truth About Debt-Reduction Services

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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Should Parents Pay Off Children's Debts?

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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Raise Your Credit Rating in Five Steps

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
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Find Out What Hurts Your Credit Score

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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The Top 5 Ways to Dump Your Debt

Dumping Debt
Why just get out of debt when you can also improve your credit score at the same time? Using these five hints, you can end 2008 on much firmer financial footing than you began it.
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