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5 Random Reasons Your Credit Score Could Go Up

There are some behind-the-scenes changes that can cause your credit score to go up without you doing much of anything at all.

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5 Random Reasons Your Credit Score Could Go Up
Credit Score

5 Random Reasons Your Credit Score Could Go Up

There are some behind-the-scenes changes that can cause your credit score to go up without you doing much of anything at all.

Constance Brinkley-Badgett

Is It Legal for Stores to Have a Credit Card Minimum?
Credit Cards

Is It Legal for Stores to Have a Credit Card Minimum?

It may be annoying to have a merchant ask you buy a certain amount to use a credit card, but they're allowed to do that.

Jeanine Skowronski

Does Taking a Pay Cut Hurt My Credit?
Budgeting

Does Taking a Pay Cut Hurt My Credit?

A drop income could make you miss some bills and you don't want to wind up with a lower credit limit. Here's how to avoid a ding to your credit score.

Constance Brinkley-Badgett

Watch a Credit Card Terminal Get Compromised in 3 Seconds
Miscellaneous

Watch a Credit Card Terminal Get Compromised in 3 Seconds

Police released a video of crime suspects putting a credit card skimmer on a payment terminal with impressive speed.

Jeanine Skowronski

Why Aren't Retailers Using Their Chip Card Readers?
Credit Cards

Why Aren't Retailers Using Their Chip Card Readers?

There are roughly 5 million chip card readers at U.S. stores right now, but only 1 million have actually started accepting chips. Why the delay?

Bob Sullivan

How to Stay Together While Keeping Your Money Separate
Personal Finance

How to Stay Together While Keeping Your Money Separate

There are a few ways to keep your money separate in marriage that don't involve a prenup.

Rebecca Zung

My Mom Billed Me $1,000 for Being an Unappreciative Jerk
Miscellaneous

My Mom Billed Me $1,000 for Being an Unappreciative Jerk

If you really want your kids to understand what it takes to support a family, maybe you should just send them a bill.

Christine DiGangi

Why Your Mortgage Might Be Missing From Your Credit Report
mortgages

Why Your Mortgage Might Be Missing From Your Credit Report

Paying off a home loan properly generally helps you build credit, but there are two instances where your mortgage may be missing from your credit report.

Scott Sheldon

Is There Trouble Brewing in the Car Loan Market?
Auto Loans

Is There Trouble Brewing in the Car Loan Market?

There are more subtle signs a subprime auto loan bubble is forming.

Bob Sullivan

How Does Settling a Debt Affect My Credit Score?
settle debt

How Does Settling a Debt Affect My Credit Score?

Outstanding unpaid debts can do big damage to your credit score, so it's a good idea to try to resolve them as quickly as possible.

Jeanine Skowronski

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