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How Do Credit Inquiries Affect My Credit?

Here, I have broken down the difference between hard and soft inquiries and how they can influence your credit score.

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How Do Credit Inquiries Affect My Credit?
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How Do Credit Inquiries Affect My Credit?

Here, I have broken down the difference between hard and soft inquiries and how they can influence your credit score.

Leslie Tayne

Credit Cards for Foodies
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Credit Cards for Foodies

Here are five credit cards sure to appeal to the foodie in everyone.

Jason Steele

Does What You Buy Affect Your Credit Score?
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Does What You Buy Affect Your Credit Score?

There are several factors that go into establishing your credit scores — is what you buy one of them?

Jill Krasny

Can My Co-Signer Sue Me?
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Can My Co-Signer Sue Me?

Whether a co-signer can sue depends on your arrangement ahead of signing together on the dotted line.

Christine DiGangi

Can I Fix My Credit in 30 Days?
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Can I Fix My Credit in 30 Days?

Building credit is a long process, but depending what's on your credit report, you could fix some credit problems within 30 days.

Jeanine Skowronski

Can Asking for a Higher Credit Card Limit Increase My APR?
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Can Asking for a Higher Credit Card Limit Increase My APR?

Can Asking for a Higher Credit Card Limit Increase My APR?

Christine DiGangi

Should I Buy a Used Rental Car?
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Should I Buy a Used Rental Car?

Buying a former rental car has some benefits over buying other used cars. Here we offer the pros as well as the cons.

Julia Eddington

Can Consolidating My Student Loans Help Me Buy a Home?
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Can Consolidating My Student Loans Help Me Buy a Home?

There is some important things you need to know if you're considering consolidating your student loans to help you get a mortgage.

Christine DiGangi

Lose Your Debit Card? You Can Just Print a New One
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Lose Your Debit Card? You Can Just Print a New One

PNC Bank is printing new debit chip cards instantly for new checking accounts or to replace lost, stolen or damaged cards.

Constance Brinkley-Badgett

3 Things That Can Get You Dropped From Car Insurance
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3 Things That Can Get You Dropped From Car Insurance

Here are a few ways you can wind up getting dropped from car insurance through no real fault of your own.

Julia Eddington

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