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How to Use Your Tax Return to Build Credit

Getting a big tax refund this year? Get some tips for using your tax refund to build credit or take other responsible financial actions.

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How to Use Your Tax Return to Build Credit
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How to Use Your Tax Return to Build Credit

Getting a big tax refund this year? Get some tips for using your tax refund to build credit or take other responsible financial actions.

Nikkita Walker

Can I Fix My Credit in a Week?
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Can I Fix My Credit in a Week?

Can you fix your credit score in a week? Probably not. But don't give up - it is possible to fix and improve your credit faster.

Nikkita Walker

When to Get Another Credit Card (If Ever)
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When to Get Another Credit Card (If Ever)

Wondering if it's time to add another credit card to your wallet? Before you apply, consider these five factors that could make all the difference.

Kaitlyn Brown

What’s a Credit Lawyer, and Do I Need One?
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What’s a Credit Lawyer, and Do I Need One?

If you need to repair your credit, a credit lawyer or credit repair company are two tools that can help if you don’t want to fix your credit yourself.

Kaitlyn Brown

Why Is a Credit Union Better Than a Bank?
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Why Is a Credit Union Better Than a Bank?

Why is a credit union better than a bank? Discover the differences between these two financial institutions and learn more about how credit unions work.

Nikkita Walker

Is Refinancing Your Car Loan Worth It?
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Is Refinancing Your Car Loan Worth It?

Refinancing gives you the opportunity to reduce your payment or get better loan terms. But is it good to refinance your car?

Nikkita Walker

What Is Zombie Debt and Why Is It a Problem?
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What Is Zombie Debt and Why Is It a Problem?

Zombie debt broadly refers to past debts that are still affecting you. An example of zombie debt is a three-year-old loan you’ve already paid off.

Nikkita Walker

What Is a Credit Builder Loan?
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What Is a Credit Builder Loan?

What is a credit builder loan? Find out how it can help you build better credit, and locate the best credit builder loan deals with Credit.com.

Kaitlyn Brown

Money Orders vs. Cashier’s Checks: Which Is Better?
Personal Finance

Money Orders vs. Cashier’s Checks: Which Is Better?

Money orders and cashier’s checks are both payment methods similar to checks, but retailers guarantee money orders and banks guarantee cashier’s checks.

Kaitlyn Brown

How Do Interest Rates Work and How Are They Calculated?
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How Do Interest Rates Work and How Are They Calculated?

Wondering "How do interest rates work?” When lenders loan money, they charge interest until the loan is repaid. Read on to learn how interest rates are calculated.

Nikkita Walker

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