Brian Acton

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Brian Acton is a freelance writer and contributor at Credit.com. Several years ago, as he worked to pay down debt and purchase a home, Brian became interested in personal finance and credit. He has been covering these topics ever since. Brian has a BA in History from Salisbury University and an MBA from UMUC. He lives in Maryland with his wife and two dogs.

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Can Gambling Affect Your Credit Scores?
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November 6, 2016

Credit Score

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5 Home Maintenance Tasks That Can Save You Money
Home maintenance can be time consuming and expensive and, as a re... read more

November 5, 2016

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4 Credit Cards That Will Make It Right If You Get Ripped Off
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November 4, 2016

Credit Card Reviews

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4 Easy Ways to Achieve Vacation-Level Relaxation Without Traveling
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October 29, 2016

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5 Credit Score Myths You Can’t Afford to Believe
It’s no surprise there are misconceptions surrounding credit re... read more

October 20, 2016

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4 Unexpected Items That Can End Up on Your Credit Reports
You may already know the common items that appear on your credit ... read more

October 11, 2016

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