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Credit.com in the News 5/11/13
This week the experts from Credit.com contributed to a wide range of news outlets on subjects including secure passwords, student debt and how to get and manage credit. Check out the hits… Credit.com...
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Announcement: Journalist and Author Bob Sullivan Joins Credit.com
Bestselling author and investigative journalist Bob Sullivan has joined the Credit.com editorial team as a regular contributor. Sullivan created the widely read blog The Red Tape Chronicles on...
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How Fast Can I Get a Credit Card?
The typical credit card applicant isn’t normally in a hurry — they may be looking for a new credit card in order to use its perks and benefits, or to gain a generous sign-up bonus. But some applicants...
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How to Keep a Money Talk From Becoming a Money Fight
Talking about money with a partner can be difficult. Partly because if things are going great and everyone’s in harmony, there’s no urgency about it. And when you’re dreaming about what you’d do if...
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Credit Deja Vu: When Negative Information Keeps Showing Up on Your Credit Report
In the midst of trying to get a home loan, a panicked consumer reached out for help about a negative account that reappeared on her credit reports. “Kalina” wrote: If I disputed a collection and it...
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3 Ways to Take Advantage of Crazy Super Bowl TV Sales
The next-best thing to being in Phoenix on Sunday for the Super Bowl may be to watch it on a gigantic TV screen. If that 48” screen you have now just won’t cut it, you may be heading out to do some...
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The Mortgage Mistake You May Not Realize You’re Making
It’s no secret you need cash on hand to get a mortgage, but you may not know that the way you handle that cash as you apply for a loan can seriously derail your homeownership chances. Keeping your...
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The 6 Worst Mortgage Mistakes You Can Make
Is your house your castle or an albatross? Your answer might depend a lot on your mortgage. Getting an affordable property at a great rate can make you feel as if life couldn’t be any sweeter. But ask...
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PayPal Faces $25 Million Penalty Over Alleged Illegal Credit Sign-Ups
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has proposed that PayPal refund $15 million to customers and pay a $10 million civil penalty to settle allegations that it engaged in a series of deceptive...
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5 Credit Cards You Can Get After Bankruptcy
There is nothing fun about declaring bankruptcy, but those who emerge from it can be thankful for the opportunity to rebuild their finances without the burden of debt. And while one of the quickest...
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How to Price Your Home to Get Top Dollar
If you’re thinking of selling your house, this is the season. Prices are usually highest in summer, according to the National Association of Realtors. The weather is pleasant and kids are out of...
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10 States Still Loaded With Foreclosed Homes
iStock Foreclosures Galore For the first time in several months, Florida does not have the nation’s highest foreclosure rate. It’s not even No. 2. It’s fourth. Until last month, Florida had one of the...
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The Most Foreclosure-Heavy States in America
Nuli_k Fewer Foreclosures in America Foreclosure rates went down across the country last month, as one in every 1,268 U.S. housing units had a foreclosure filing in November. A monthly report from...
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Debate Recap: What the Heck Is Carried Interest?
Eliminating “carried interest” was something that came up a few times during Sunday night’s debate between presidential candidates Donald Trump and Secretary Hillary Clinton. When Trump was asked what...
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Understand The Ins And Outs Of Identity Theft
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10 DIY Home Renovations for the Thrifty Homeowner
Whether you’re preparing to sell your home or staying put and craving a refresh, you may be concerned about how renovations can impact your budget. If you’re willing to put in some time and get a...
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Get Ahead on Your Holiday Shopping with November’s Best Buys
With Black Friday and Cyber Monday just a few weeks away, you may have instituted a shopping moratorium until then. The post-Thanksgiving sales will be undoubtedly great, but sales are going to pop up...
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3 Credit Cards for Stand-Up Comedy Lovers
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5 Credit Cards for Hosting Holiday Dinners
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The 10 Best In-Store Credit Cards
Holiday shopping has begun, so we went looking for the best in-store credit cards. The best in-store credit cards reward shoppers with everyday discounts, cash back rewards, and unique perks. For the...
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