Tag Archives: credit score

What Is UltraFICO And Should You Care? Short Answer: Hell Yes

By Howard Dvorkin | October 22, 2018 - 3:52 pm |October 22, 2018 Uncategorized

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Long answer: It just might save you hundreds of dollars next year. Continue reading →

Which City Ranks Worst in Paying Bills on Time?

By Dori Zinn | October 4, 2018 - 4:00 pm |October 4, 2018 Uncategorized

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Late payments have the greatest impact on credit scores. Continue reading →

Why Did My Credit Score go Down Two Years After My Bankruptcy?

By Howard Dvorkin | October 3, 2018 - 4:00 pm |October 3, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader is also confused that he has two different scores. Continue reading →

Debt.com’s Latest Poll: Not Paying Attention Means You Overpay

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

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If you spend just a few minutes, you can save a lot of money. Continue reading →

Millennials Check Their Credit Scores More Than Older Generations

By Dori Zinn | September 28, 2018 - 4:00 pm |September 28, 2018 Uncategorized

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And they’re putting in the most effort to improve their scores. Continue reading →

Can You Get a ‘Perfect’ Credit Score?

By Brian O'Connor | August 24, 2018 - 1:00 pm |August 24, 2018 Uncategorized

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And is it really worth the effort? Continue reading →

More Americans Are Checking Their Credit Scores

By Joe Pye | June 18, 2018 - 7:00 pm |June 18, 2018 Uncategorized

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A study released today says the more we check, the more we know what makes up our score. 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 Declare Bankruptcy Twice?

By Howard Dvorkin | March 28, 2018 - 12:00 pm |March 28, 2018 Uncategorized

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A reader has gone through bankruptcy, debt settlement, and payday loans. Yet she’s still mired in debt. 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 →