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By: Ann-Marie Murphy,
Quizzle.com Credit has its fair share
of myths, legends and misinformation. But unlike silly tales of Pop
Rocks and soda or sewer alligators, credit myths -… Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (28) | Blog
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"There are people who have money and people who are rich," said Coco Chanel. I'm not 100% sure what she meant by that, but I do know that your credit score is a key factor in making, saving, and investing your money!
Here are ten things you need to know about your credit score -- including what a credit score is, how you can improve it, and how couples are affected. “Before taking action that might hurt or help your credit score, check your facts to be sure you’re actually helping your financial picture,” says Ethan Ewing, CEO of Bills.com - and the source of this information.
Learning about credit scores is like going to the dentist...not sexy or exciting, but necessary. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (4) | Blog
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"The rich are different
from you and me because they have more credit," says John
Leonard. To accumulate credit, it helps to know the basic
definition of a credit score: It dictates how likely you are
to repay a loan and make payments on time, which affects whether
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Buying your own home may seem crazy in this shaky economy -- but it's actually the best time to buy! Financial expert Ethan Ewing of Bills.com says the slow economy and low interest rates might give you the best deal in town....
But remember:
“The fellow that owns his own home is always just coming out of a hardware store,” said Frank McKinney Hubbard.Be prepared for home repairs and renovations, which means cutting back on other spending. Here are Ewing's tips on buying your own home in a poor economy...
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All financial advice leads to our credit scores, and the need to check them out at least once a year and tend to mistakes and repairs to our credit history. Credit scores have never been more important as credit has dried up for most borrowers during this economic crisis. So guarding our score should be top of our financial to-do list.
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I always point to AnnualCreditReport.com as the go-to place to view credit reports for free, but it’s got some competition from companies that use the word "free" a little too freely, and entice with funny jingles on TV commercials. You’ve probably seen at least one of them. Well, the Federal Trade Commission’s Bureau of Consumer Protection is trying to reach consumers with a jingle of its own to warn us not to take the bait. Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (24) | Blog
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The Credit Crunch is going to affect every American, especially if you are one of the 210 million Americans that are in CREDIT PRISON. If you are in credit prison ( a person who has low credit Scores) there is a light at the end of the tunnel. I own one of the most comprehensive credit...
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