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6 Things Consumer Laws Don't Protect You From

Consumer protection laws are essential in the U.S. marketplace, but there are some things they don't protect you from.

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6 Things Consumer Laws Don't Protect You From

6 Things Consumer Laws Don't Protect You From

Consumer protection laws are essential in the U.S. marketplace, but there are some things they don't protect you from.

Sarah Szczypinski

I Have Good Credit, So Why Is My Credit Card APR Going Up?

I Have Good Credit, So Why Is My Credit Card APR Going Up?

You never thought this would happen to you, but there it is: an advance warning (as required by law) that your credit card APR is going up.

Jeanine Skowronski

3 Jobs That Can Be Harder to Get With Bad Credit

3 Jobs That Can Be Harder to Get With Bad Credit

Many employers do a background check, but three are some jobs that are just harder to get with bad credit.

Jill Krasny

What Happens to Your Credit Score When You Buy a House?

What Happens to Your Credit Score When You Buy a House?

What happens to your credit score after you’ve purchased a home? That’s a complicated question with a complicated answer.

Abby Hayes

3 Ways Parents May Accidentally Harm Their Child’s Credit

3 Ways Parents May Accidentally Harm Their Child’s Credit

Even with the best intentions, parents may directly or indirectly harm their child's credit.

Naomi Mannino

How Long Can I Shop Around for a Mortgage Without Really Damaging My Credit Score?

How Long Can I Shop Around for a Mortgage Without Really Damaging My Credit Score?

When you're trying to find the best mortgage rate, it's a good idea to shop around. But you don't want to harm your credit in the process.

Jeanine Skowronski

7 Things to Know Before You Apply For a Prepaid Card

7 Things to Know Before You Apply For a Prepaid Card

7 Things to Know Before You Apply For a Prepaid Card

Constance Brinkley-Badgett

9 Things I Learned From Paying Off My Car Loan

9 Things I Learned From Paying Off My Car Loan

In the interest of helping out anyone else who's thinking or taking on or paying down an auto loan, here's what I learned from paying off my car loan.

Jeanine Skowronski

Does Opening Multiple Credit Cards Help Me Build My Credit Faster?

Does Opening Multiple Credit Cards Help Me Build My Credit Faster?

Does Opening Multiple Credit Cards Help Me Build My Credit Faster?

Christine DiGangi

Does Getting a Co-Signer Hurt My Credit?

Does Getting a Co-Signer Hurt My Credit?

Can a co-signed account impact your score differently than one you've secured all on your own?

Kali Geldis

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