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Have Poor Credit? 5 Things You Can Do to Help Yourself

Poor credit is one of those pesky things that can feel like a ball and chain. It follows you around, makes certain financial opportunities impossible, and can be downright embarrassing to discuss. But just because you have poor credit doesn’t mean you’re doomed. In fact, there are many actionable steps you can take to improve your credit score and get back on track. In this post, we’ll discuss five things you can do to turn your poor credit around.

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3 Ways Keeping Tabs on Your Credit Helps More Than Just Your Finances

Credit Rating / By Tim McMahon

When you think about your credit rating, you may think its importance when you apply for a new loan or a credit card. Of course, these are two important areas that do play a major role in your finances, but credit ratings affect more than your ability to borrow money. Here are some of the other reasons to keep tabs on your credit rating besides borrowing.

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Going from Zero to 720 Credit Score in One Year

1 Comment / Credit Rating / By Guest Author

your credit score can have a big impact on many different areas of your life. If you have little or no credit history merchants don’t know if they can trust you or not so they charge you big deposits for everything including getting a cell phone, renting a car, renting an apartment or getting the electricity turned on. These deposits can be several thousand dollars! But if you had a good credit rating they would waive these deposits altogether.

If your credit score is not the best at the moment, you could be thinking about taking steps to improve it, but might not know the best ways to do so. Below are some of the things you should think about when it comes to your credit score.

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Free Yourself From Debt

Credit Rating, Loans & Mortgages / By Guest Author

In Debt? With the recent economy in the condition that it is, loans and debts are multiplying by the day. These days people will get into debt to buy almost anything. Buying a car or a home? You can get a loan. People even get loans for appliances, furniture and big screen TV’s. People think, these loans replace having ready-cash. But more

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4 Easy Ways to Build Your Credit During College

Credit Cards, Credit Rating, Students / By Guest Author

If you’re in college or have recently entered the working world, you know first-hand that your credit score has suddenly become more important than you ever thought it would be. Go to buy a phone, and they will run your credit. Try to rent a nice apartment, and you better have zero flaws on your

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Credit Card Ground Rules for Young Adults

2 Comments / Credit Cards, Students / By Tim McMahon

Credit cards can be a useful tool in helping build a credit rating. You can help the young adult in your family to learn good money management skills and avoid racking up debt with their credit card by setting appropriate and responsible limits on the credit card. Here are a few helpful ground rules that

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