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Why Did My Credit Score Drop?

Find out what factors can contribute to a decrease in your credit score and what you can do to get it back to a more desirable number.

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Why Did My Credit Score Drop?
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Why Did My Credit Score Drop?

Find out what factors can contribute to a decrease in your credit score and what you can do to get it back to a more desirable number.

David Lord

Can You Be Denied a Rental Home Because of Bad Credit?
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Can You Be Denied a Rental Home Because of Bad Credit?

A credit history riddled with problems can be a serious obstacle in trying to find housing. Experts provide tips for getting an apartment with bad credit.

Christine DiGangi

4 Reasons Adjustable Rate Mortgages are on the Rise
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4 Reasons Adjustable Rate Mortgages are on the Rise

Learn why more people are choosing adjustable-rate mortgages and whether or not one may be right for you.

David Lord

How to Consolidate Your Debt
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How to Consolidate Your Debt

Are you trying to figure out how to consolidate your debt? There are several important steps you need to take to make sure it benefits you.

Gerri Detweiler

5 Steps to Protect Your Digital Identity in The Age of Breaches
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5 Steps to Protect Your Digital Identity in The Age of Breaches

The record number of data breaches in 2017 and the sensitivity of the data stolen have led many to wonder how to protect themselves.

Matt Lewis

10 Tips to Manage Your Finances While You Job Hunt
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10 Tips to Manage Your Finances While You Job Hunt

It’s understandable that job hunting will be your first priority, but that’s no reason to let your grip on your finances loosen.

Josh Smith

5 Steps for Getting a Car Loan
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5 Steps for Getting a Car Loan

If you are thinking about getting your first auto loan, you may feel a bit overwhelmed. Here's how the process of getting a car loan works.

Lacey Langford

Do I Need a Cosigner?
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Do I Need a Cosigner?

Learn if and when you need a cosigner to decide what works best for you.

McKenzie Ycmat

The Right Way to Pay Your Credit Card
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The Right Way to Pay Your Credit Card

How you choose to pay your credit card bills will depend on your budget situation and financial goals, but first you need to understand the options.

Christine DiGangi

Can You Negotiate With Your Credit Card Company?
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Can You Negotiate With Your Credit Card Company?

So you’re wondering if you can negotiate with your credit card company? The short answer: it depends. You need to know what you can negotiate, and how.

Abby Hayes

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