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The Big Problem With Those New Credit Cards That No One's Talking About

The biggest change in the way Americans spend money in decades is about to occur, and there will be hiccups.

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The Big Problem With Those New Credit Cards That No One's Talking About
Credit Cards

The Big Problem With Those New Credit Cards That No One's Talking About

The biggest change in the way Americans spend money in decades is about to occur, and there will be hiccups.

Bob Sullivan

How Often Can I Apply for New Credit Cards Without Hurting My Credit Scores?
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How Often Can I Apply for New Credit Cards Without Hurting My Credit Scores?

You may have heard that applying for credit cards can ding your credit score — but what if you are chasing sign-up bonuses? How often can you apply?

Jason Steele

Wells Fargo Raises Credit Score Requirement for FHA Loans
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Wells Fargo Raises Credit Score Requirement for FHA Loans

Wells Fargo announced it will require applicants for FHA-backed loans to have a minimum credit score of 640.

Christine DiGangi

The Safe Way to Buy Things on Craigslist
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The Safe Way to Buy Things on Craigslist

Buying on Craigslist can offer significant savings — but it doesn't come without risk. Here's how you can protect yourself.

Gerri Detweiler

The 5 Biggest Questions for First-Time Homebuyers
mortgages

The 5 Biggest Questions for First-Time Homebuyers

First-time homebuyers have lots of questions, and we have answers to five fundamental ones.

AJ Smith

5 Common Credit Card Problems & How To Fix Them
Credit Cards

5 Common Credit Card Problems & How To Fix Them

Your card gets declined, a payment gets lost in the mail or you find the fees too high. Credit card problems can happen — here's how to handle them.

Jason Steele

Sen. Warren & Rep. Cohen: Let's Stop Employer Credit Checks
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Sen. Warren & Rep. Cohen: Let's Stop Employer Credit Checks

Consumers who've had financial difficulties find that many employers are shutting the door on applicants with less-than-stellar credit.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren

5 Credit Card Hacks That Can Save You Money
Credit Cards

5 Credit Card Hacks That Can Save You Money

Clever use of credit cards can save you money — and sometimes all it involves is staying alert and asking politely.

Jason Steele

2 of America's Largest Debt Collectors Will Refund $60 Million to Consumers
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2 of America's Largest Debt Collectors Will Refund $60 Million to Consumers

The CFPB ordered two of the nation's largest debt collectors to refund nearly $60 million to consumers and collecting on another $128 million in debts.

Bob Sullivan

How Do I Choose From All the Rewards Credit Cards Out There?
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How Do I Choose From All the Rewards Credit Cards Out There?

With dozens of choices, how do you pick the rewards credit card that is going to offer you the most value? The answer is far from simple.

Jason Steele

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