How to read your credit report
The x-ray of your credit health can be dense, so just look for these six items. You have one shot of your credit reports. And now? As you’ve probably heard …
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Eight of the most annoying fees on credit cards
There seems to be little logic to why some companies tack on nuisance charges. Fees for this, fees for that — even a fee for paying a fee. Where does …
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Raise your credit score at any age
The best ways to build excellent credit are much different in your 20s than in your 50s. Your age often affects how you balance your budget, saving for retirement and …
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Six money mistakes that savers make
If you’re spending tons of time and gas mileage hunting down coupon deals, think again. Here are some more common financial traps when we aim to be too frugal. Falling …
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Easy ways to boost your credit score
These measures may make the difference between having a score of 550 and 780. To improve your credit score seem intimidating? It need not be. Taking a few small steps …
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Most embarrassing credit problems
You never want to hear your waiter say, “Sorry, your card was declined.” For people with bad credit, hard times are inevitable. When they occur, you can dig a deep …
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Six ways to a better credit score
Paying off certain types of debt can lift your score much more than others. Millions of consumers have fallen out of favor with the credit scoring gods. Some lost their …
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Tax deductions with the biggest payouts
$6,000 for setting up an IRA is paltry compared with the $37,000 for another transaction. A $5,000 or $6,000 deduction for IRA contributions, a $4,000 deduction for college tuition and …
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