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I Have Unpaid Debt on My Credit Report. Can I Still Get a Mortgage?

Do you have unpaid debt, but want a mortgage? Here’s a closer look at how your bad debts can come into play during the home loan process.

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I Have Unpaid Debt on My Credit Report. Can I Still Get a Mortgage?
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I Have Unpaid Debt on My Credit Report. Can I Still Get a Mortgage?

Do you have unpaid debt, but want a mortgage? Here’s a closer look at how your bad debts can come into play during the home loan process.

Chris Birk

Anthem Customers Exposed: What It Means for You
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Anthem Customers Exposed: What It Means for You

The nation's second-largest health insurer has suffered a cyberattack that might become the largest hacking headache ever for American consumers.

Bob Sullivan

6 Horror Stories of Elder Financial Abuse
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6 Horror Stories of Elder Financial Abuse

Elder financial abuse is a big problem that’s getting bigger. Here are some of the horror stories from family and friends who are on the front lines.

Bob Sullivan

The Mortgage Mistake You May Not Realize You're Making
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The Mortgage Mistake You May Not Realize You're Making

It’s no secret you need cash on hand to get a mortgage, but the way you handle that cash can seriously derail your homeownership chances.

Scott Sheldon

Most Americans Have Bad Credit, Study Finds
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Most Americans Have Bad Credit, Study Finds

A new report found that 56% of consumers have subprime credit scores, leaving many without access to the best interest rates on credit.

Gerri Detweiler

Will My Job Hurt My Credit?
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Will My Job Hurt My Credit?

Your job isn't factored into your credit score, but it could still help or hurt your credit.

Christine DiGangi

Can a Debt Collector Go After My PayPal Account?
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Can a Debt Collector Go After My PayPal Account?

A reader recently wrote us to ask about judgments and what exactly a creditor can get access to when you owe them money.

Nick Jarman

How to Find & Close Your Old Online Accounts
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How to Find & Close Your Old Online Accounts

Most people would cringe at the things they posted on early social media accounts, but finding and deleting them may not be as simple as it seems.

Christine DiGangi

Should Banks Be Allowed to Robocall Your Cellphone?
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Should Banks Be Allowed to Robocall Your Cellphone?

It’s illegal to robocall a cellphone without permission, but banks want to change that so they can notify you of a breach or fraud. Is this a good thing?

Adam Levin

25 Passwords You Should Never Use
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25 Passwords You Should Never Use

We're begging you: Please stop using 'password' (and these other terrible combinations) as your password.

Christine DiGangi

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