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Will Raising My Credit Limit Increase My Credit Score?Those searching for a quick boost to their credit score may want to consider raising their credit limit, but be aware of the pros and cons.
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Tips for Stopping Robo Calls and TelemarketersTelemarketers getting on your last nerve? Use these tips and tricks to keep robo-callers and telemarketers from ruining your family dinners.
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Don't Let Paycheck Allotments and Auto-Payments Lower Your CreditPaycheck allotments and automatic payments are useful budgeting tools, but they still require your attention to avoid credit-harming errors.
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Personal Finance 101: What is APR, Anyway?APR is one of those financial terms you might see everywhere. But what precisely does it mean? How does APR effect you and your finances?
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How to Use Credit Cards to Boost Your Credit ScoreCredit cards are an important part of your debt mix and credit rating – and they can be a good way to boost your credit score.
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Don't Get Hooked on Military Phishing ScamThe IRS exposed a new phishing scam targeting military members using a .mil email address looking for personal information in VA and IRS forms.
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4 Credit Raising Tips Expensive Counselors Don’t Want You to KnowBefore you decide to seek help from an expensive credit counselor, check out these tips you can do yourself to help raise your score.
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How Medical Bills Injure Your Credit ScoreMake understanding and protecting your credit score easier by investigating how medical bills can negatively effect your rating.
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5 Causes of Credit Rate IncreasesAt a time when credit scores mean so much, a credit card interest rate that climbs is one of the last things military cardholders need. Prevent them with this tips.
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How to Improve your Credit Score without a Credit CardMilitary members and spouses can do several things—other than swipe their credit card and pay it off—to develop a good credit score.
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Using a Credit Card ResponsiblyMilitary members are more likely to have a credit card than civilians. Here are ways to use your credit card responsibly.
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5 Things to Know about Balance-Transfer ChecksFrom time to time, credit card bills show up with what looks like a personal check. This is typically a balance-transfer check.
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Risky Decisions with Rent-To-OwnFor those struggling to get credit, a rent-to-own store may seem like the best option, but rent-to-own programs are traps that you should avoid.
