Christopher Maag

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Contributing writer for Credit.com, Chris graduated with honors from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, and has reported for a number of publications including The New York Times, TIME magazine and Popular Mechanics.

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Considering a Non-Bank Mortgage? 7 Steps to Avoid Scams
During the height of the mortgage boom, it seemed all you needed ... read more

June 28, 2012

Mortgages

5 Red Flags of the Next Mortgage Crisis
What will the next mortgage meltdown look like? For years, some f... read more

June 27, 2012

Mortgages

Warning: Medical Debts CAN Hurt Your Credit
If you think unpaid medical bills and hospital debts can’t ... read more

June 27, 2012

Credit Score

Lower Your Credit Card Rate for a Fee? It’s a Trap!
It sounds like a great deal: In return for an up-front payment of... read more

June 19, 2012

Credit Cards

Will Carrying a Balance Boost Your Credit Score?
[Update: Some offers mentioned below have expired. For current te... read more

June 18, 2012

Credit Score

Despite Attention, Payday Scammers Keep Calling
For years now, we at Credit.com have written story after story wa... read more

June 14, 2012

Personal Finance