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Just How Bad Is My Bad Credit Score?

A bad credit score can cost you a mortgage, credit card or even a job. Learn what is considered to be a bad credit score and see where your credit stands.

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Just How Bad Is My Bad Credit Score?
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Just How Bad Is My Bad Credit Score?

A bad credit score can cost you a mortgage, credit card or even a job. Learn what is considered to be a bad credit score and see where your credit stands.

Gerri Detweiler

What Is a Credit Card Foreign Transaction Fee?
Credit Cards

What Is a Credit Card Foreign Transaction Fee?

Are you ready for your international trip? Find out how to choose a great credit card for your trip and avoid foreign transaction fees.

Natalie Issa

What Is Compound Interest and How Does It Work?
Personal Finance

What Is Compound Interest and How Does It Work?

Compound interest is one of the most important concepts for successful investors. Join their ranks by understanding the power of this financial tool.

Natalie Issa

How Bad Credit Can Make Your Mortgage More Expensive
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How Bad Credit Can Make Your Mortgage More Expensive

Bad credit can make your mortgage more expensive. It can cost you in higher interest rates and larger monthly payments. Get the details.

Scott Sheldon

Understanding Mortgage Points
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Understanding Mortgage Points

Mortgage points often confuse homeowners, but when done correctly, can save money over the term of a mortgage loan.

Kali Geldis

What Is a Pre-Approved Credit Card?
Credit Cards

What Is a Pre-Approved Credit Card?

What is a pre-approved credit card? Is it different than a pre-qualified credit card? It a pre-approved offer better than another card offer? Find out.

Orlando Rodriguez

Credit Lock or Credit Freeze, What’s the Difference?
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Credit Lock or Credit Freeze, What’s the Difference?

Ways to block access to your credit file include a credit lock or credit freeze. Find out how they’re similar but different.

Gerri Detweiler

Guidelines to Refinance a Mortgage
mortgages

Guidelines to Refinance a Mortgage

When you refinance mortgage, you can save you money. Follow these guidelines to help get the most out of your mortgage refinance.

Orlando Rodriguez

What are Micro Loans?
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What are Micro Loans?

Micro loans are short term loans that can help small business owners cover costs to keep their business afloat.

Taylor Cenicola

A 15-Year Mortgage Can Save You $154K—But Can You Get One?
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A 15-Year Mortgage Can Save You $154K—But Can You Get One?

A 15-year fixed mortgage and mortgage points can ultimately save you a lot of money compared to a 30-year mortage. See how.

Scott Sheldon

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