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Page 3 of 4 - Credit & Debt Article Archives - Smart Money
How To Prioritize Payments And Get Out Of Debt
Published on
January
15,
2013
Prioritizing payments is a useful tool for those hoping to pay down their debts this year. Get started tackling your debt with a few quick tips.
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Will Raising My Credit Limit Increase My Credit Score?
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December
21,
2012
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 Telemarketers
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November
30,
2012
Telemarketers 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 Credit
Published on
October
26,
2012
Paycheck 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?
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October
23,
2012
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 Score
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September
14,
2012
Credit 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 Scam
Published on
June
25,
2012
The 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 Know
Published on
May
22,
2012
Before 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 Score
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April
17,
2012
Make 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 Increases
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April
10,
2012
At 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 Card
Published on
April
6,
2012
Military 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 Responsibly
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April
3,
2012
Military 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 Checks
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December
23,
2011
From 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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