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How Long Does Stuff Stay On Your Credit Report?

By Brandon Ballenger | June 13, 2018 - 1:00 pm |June 13, 2018 Uncategorized

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Nothing in credit lasts forever — good or bad. Continue reading →

My Mom Is Dead, Can They Really Seize Her Condo?

By Gerri Detweiler | April 11, 2018 - 12:00 pm |April 11, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader’s mother is gone, and her condo might be next. Continue reading →

Can I Fix My Credit Report If There’s A Big, Fat Mistake On It?

By Howard Dvorkin | April 4, 2018 - 12:00 pm |April 4, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader found a costly error, but he doesn’t know who to tell. Continue reading →

A Secret Look Into How The Credit Card Companies Try To Separate You From Your Money

By Howard Dvorkin | March 12, 2018 - 12:00 pm |March 12, 2018 Uncategorized

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And what you can do to outsmart them. (Hint: Ignore their rewards.) Continue reading →

How Long Does It Take For Your Credit Score To Go Up After Paying Off A Credit Card?

By Howard Dvorkin | January 31, 2018 - 1:00 pm |January 31, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader is about to pay off all her credit cards. She wants to buy a new car, but that might undo everything. Continue reading →

The Cheapest, Fastest, Easiest New Year’s Resolutions For Financial Freedom

By Howard Dvorkin | January 8, 2018 - 1:00 pm |January 8, 2018 Uncategorized

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Don’t make promises you can’t keep. Make money instead. Continue reading →

How Do I Get Rid Of A Credit Card Charge I Didn’t Make?

By Gerri Detweiler | November 15, 2017 - 1:00 pm |November 15, 2017 Uncategorized

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A reader can’t find an answer, but there’s a sure-fire to get one. Continue reading →

Money Mythbusters

By Debt.com | November 9, 2017 - 4:00 pm |November 9, 2017 Uncategorized

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The new season of Mythbusters starts tomorrow. Debt.com’s Money Mythbusters bust these common money myths today. Continue reading →

Don’t Give Up: You Can Bust Out of Self-Imposed Debt Prison

By Deb Hipp | November 7, 2017 - 4:00 pm |November 7, 2017 Uncategorized

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Debt doesn’t have to be a life sentence. Here’s how to tunnel your way out. Continue reading →

Will Credit Cards I Don’t Use Hurt My Credit Score — Or Help It?

By Howard Dvorkin | October 18, 2017 - 11:00 am |October 18, 2017 Uncategorized

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A reader has credit cards with no balances. Should she close them or keep them? Continue reading →