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These days, there are significant consumer protections in place for Americans, but at least one segment of the population might …

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You probably have it in your head that your credit report is “good” or “bad.” But with credit reports, beauty …

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The Hidden Benefits of Credit Scores

Many consumers have likely heard about the biggest ways they can damage their credit score, such as by missing a …

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check your credit score?

Consumers have probably heard a lot of talk in the last few years about the importance of their credit scores …

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bankruptcy and credit

Declaring bankruptcy is a decision that not only impacts your finances but also the state of your credit score. While …

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apartment rental and credit

The housing market may still be difficult for many consumers to reenter following an economic downturn that may have played …

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In 2006, “Anne” and her husband negotiated a settlement on credit card debt of $7,500 with one of the country’s …

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Finances

Most consumers have a sense of how important their credit score is in their everyday financial lives, but many may not be …

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access to credit

During and even in the wake of the recent economic downturn, many consumers fell behind on their various credit payments …

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