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If you are diligent about monitoring your credit report regularly and take steps to maintain a healthy credit score, you may be wondering how long negative information such as delinquent... read more →
Most Americans want to better budget and manage credit and debt wisely. But the problem is, they don't know where to start or how to use a number of free... read more →
Getting your free credit reports is an important aspect of managing your credit and keeping tabs on your overall finances. Fortunately, you don’t have to pay for this. You can actually... read more →
It’s great to have goals to help you get ahead in life. But setting totally unrealistic goals is one of the most common financial mistakes I see all the... read more →
Some credit score mistakes can be real credit killers. You might not think that seemingly innocent actions can cause your FICO score to plunge, but that can certainly happen. Here... read more →
If you’re planning to buy a home or see a loan in the near future, or you just want to maintain good credit to improve your financial health, you... read more →
If you’ve ever been in a cash crunch and wished you could borrow money without paying a fortune in interest, there’s a new company trying to change the credit... read more →
Checking your credit report at least once a year – even if you don’t use credit cards or have any loans – can help you correct any mistakes that could... read more →
A reader of AskTheMoneyCoach.com checked her three credit scores a few days ago and found that the lowest score was based on a credit report didn’t have all of her... read more →
Having a credit card – or even a couple of credit cards – isn’t always a bad thing for young adults, provided they learn about credit management and use credit... read more →
A secured credit card is typically a good option for those who might have thin credit, or perhaps... read more →
If you’ve never heard of the VantageScore it’s time you got up to speed about the changing landscape within the credit industry. You already know that the higher your... read more →
You likely already know that it’s a smart idea to check your credit reports annually. In fact, by law, you’re entitled each year to one free copy of your credit... read more →