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The story’s headline is scorching: “The Credit Scoring Scam of the Century.” The author, Philip Tirone, who calls himself a …

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Beginning on Black Friday millions of people will lose their minds temporarily and exhibit shopping patterns that could …

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The mortgage crisis and subsequent recession prompted many Americans to reconsider the manner in which they handle their personal finances …

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The Federal Reserve introduced a new website yesterday that explains in everyday language the often-confusing world of credit scores and …

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Balance Transfers

Credit.com’s resident credit expert, John Ulzheimer, answers your tough credit questions. In this installment of Ask John, he gives us …

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Parents Fail Credit Score Test

In light of the recession, many families have made it a priority to pay down their debt, decrease their spending …

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The New York Times

Let’s face it, FICO scores are complicated to begin with. Add an overabundance of misinformation shared by a variety of …

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Balancing the Accounts

Every thirty days or so you get a statement from everyone with whom you have a loan or a …

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I can still remember my first day in front of a crowded room of angry, liquored up mortgage brokers.

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There is a lot of confusion surrounding when it is permissible for a lender to access your credit reports. There is even more confusion about inquiries and their impact on your FICO scores.

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