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The Biggest Credit Mistake People Make (Plus 3 Tips)

The biggest secret credit mistake actually happens when people are trying to turn their credit score around and be more financially responsible.

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The Biggest Credit Mistake People Make (Plus 3 Tips)
credit score

The Biggest Credit Mistake People Make (Plus 3 Tips)

The biggest secret credit mistake actually happens when people are trying to turn their credit score around and be more financially responsible.

Adam Levin

The Ultimate Guide to Credit Scores
Credit Score

The Ultimate Guide to Credit Scores

The Ultimate Guide to Credit Scores

Gerri Detweiler

What Exactly Is a Divorce Loan?
Personal Loans

What Exactly Is a Divorce Loan?

Here’s the scoop on how divorce loans work, and how they might prove to be a divorcees’ greatest asset.

Mint.com

How to Work Through $150,000 in Student Loan Debt
student loans

How to Work Through $150,000 in Student Loan Debt

One student tried to explore ways to negotiate more favorable repayment terms for his federal and private student loans. It was more difficult than he expected.

Mitchell D. Weiss

Life After College: Are You Financially Ready?
personal finance

Life After College: Are You Financially Ready?

If you're a college senior and getting worried about the financial future that awaits, these tips can help you prepare.

Shannon McNay

5 Places Where You Should Never Give Your Social Security Number
identity theft

5 Places Where You Should Never Give Your Social Security Number

Every time somebody asks for your Social Security Number, you probably give it up without thinking because you've always done it. Here's why that's bad.

Adam Levin

The 11 Most Commonly Asked Credit Questions
debt

The 11 Most Commonly Asked Credit Questions

Can your credit issuer raise your interest rate? How many credit cards should you have? We answer the 11 credit questions we get asked the most.

Gerri Detweiler

The First Thing to Do Before Buying a Car
credit score

The First Thing to Do Before Buying a Car

A year and a half ago, I bought my first brand new car ever. So what was the first thing I did before I let my husband start dragging me to dealerships?

Gerri Detweiler

9 Ways to Get Rid of Debt Collectors
Managing Debt

9 Ways to Get Rid of Debt Collectors

Debt collectors on your back? Here are nine ways to turn the tables, get rid of debt collectors, and get back to your life.

Gerri Detweiler

5 Things You Should Never Put on a Credit Card
taxes

5 Things You Should Never Put on a Credit Card

Of all the things that be financed with a credit card, here are the 5 worst.

Jason Steele

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