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Why a Rental Car Could Hurt Your Credit

There are many reasons to rent a car -- perhaps for a vacation or to replace your car when it's in the shop -- but your credit might be at risk when you rent.

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Why a Rental Car Could Hurt Your Credit
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Why a Rental Car Could Hurt Your Credit

There are many reasons to rent a car -- perhaps for a vacation or to replace your car when it's in the shop -- but your credit might be at risk when you rent.

Jeanne Kelly

A Debt Collector Came After Me for $8.97
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A Debt Collector Came After Me for $8.97

A reader whose past due movie rental went to collections wants to know if her $8.97 debt will hurt her credit.

Deanna Templeton

Are No-Limit Credit Cards Bad for Your Credit?
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Are No-Limit Credit Cards Bad for Your Credit?

Are you carrying a no pre-set limit credit card? If so, it's important to know how it can affect your credit.

Barry Paperno

How Do Student Loans Impact Your Credit?
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How Do Student Loans Impact Your Credit?

One positive feature of student loans is that they can provide an effective way to establish and build credit without the help of mom, dad or a credit card.

Barry Paperno

The Biggest Credit Mistake People Make (Plus 3 Tips)
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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.

Adam Levin

The First Thing You Must Do Before Paying Off Debt
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The First Thing You Must Do Before Paying Off Debt

Before you decide on your plan of attack to get out of debt, there's one crucial step that can make or break your efforts.

Gerri Detweiler

Should You Be Worried About Credit Report Inquiries?
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Should You Be Worried About Credit Report Inquiries?

Though there's an increasing level of consumer understanding of credit scoring, there are some things, like credit inquiries, that are harder to grasp.

Barry Paperno

11 Tips to Rebuild Your Credit
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11 Tips to Rebuild Your Credit

Looking for credit repair tips to fix your credit? Here's a slew of them to help you get your credit back on track.

Gerri Detweiler

How Refinancing Can Affect Your Credit
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How Refinancing Can Affect Your Credit

If you're on the fence because you are afraid that refinancing (again) will hurt your credit, relax.

Gerri Detweiler

Can Your Credit Score Save You Money on a New Car?
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Can Your Credit Score Save You Money on a New Car?

If you are considering financing a car in the near future, doing your homework upfront on your credit score can potentially save you hundreds of dollars.

Tom Quinn

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