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How Many Credit Cards Should I Have?

If you’re trying to build credit or boost yourcredit score you might be wondering if there is an ideal number of credit cardsto have. The truth is there is no perfect number. However, there are factorsyou should keep in...
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Errors in Your Credit Report - Now What?

Credit reports contain your personal financialinformation. Incorrect information can affect your ability to get a loan, renthousing, or get a job because businesses often make their decisions based onthat data.
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What to Do if You're Turned Down for a Loan

Gettingrejected for a loan can feel like a kick in the teeth. No way around it,rejection is painful. But a loan rejection may be a gift in disguise. All toooften, borrowers get the loan they want and end up wishing they...
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Basic Steps to Financial Fitness

The way you handle your finances is a personal choice. The decisionsyou make about them change over time and may differ from your friends' or yourparents'. Still, there are some broad guidelines that may help...
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How to: Replace Important Documents

The thought of losing vital records like your passport, or child's birth certificate, can induce a cold sweat on even the calmest folks. Don't worry. If you lose an important document,...
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Don't Fall for Gift Card Scams

Unfortunately, scammers love gift cards and have come up with creative ways to convince you to purchase cards for them. Don't fall for these common gift card scams.