While you can get out of debt, you can’t do it quickly. Unfortunately, this isn’t what you want to hear when you find yourself living paycheck to paycheck. Big debts (e.g., student loans, home mortgages) don’t help. In fact, they frequently make the situation worse. The best ways to get out of debt are to …
In the United States, a good credit score can be just as important as your social security number or money in your bank account. Your credit score is not just a number, it is an important factor of your financial health. In this article, we will discuss what is a good credit score, and some …
It is important to have good credit. It opens up avenues for lesser interests and it affects future loan approvals for larger purchases. Therefore, although having a bigger credit limit is better, here is what you must know for building your credit in the right manner. Two factors decide if a rise in credit limit …
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In the United States, credit is one of the most important factors when it comes to your personal finances. Did you know that your credit score can even impact your ability to rent a home or condo? Credit scores can range from a low of 350 all the way to a high of 850. In …
Improving your credit score and maintaining financial freedom after filing bankruptcy is possible. You need to take a few steps after filing bankruptcy. Your credit score is bound to be at its lowest if you had filed for bankruptcy recently. While taking such steps, some debts remain unpaid or partially repaid. Thus, such occurrence directly …
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In case your life happened to be a fairy tale all marriages would have lasted for a long time. All couples would have spent their lives sharing love and co-existing on all matters including those related to finance. However, the reality is not always such and it is not kind many times with many marriages …
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Having the best credit score can be highly beneficial at times. It could be for refinancing your mortgage, getting approval for your new credit card, etc. There are several other reasons why having a good credit score is important for you. Improving credit score can take time but if you are looking for ways that …
“To file, or not to file? … THAT is A question.” That is a question that thousands of debt-burdened debtors ask on an annual basis: “Should I file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?” Another question often asked is: “What are the alternatives to filing for bankruptcy?” And: “If any”? This writer is of the belief that …
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is the agency responsible for policing the actions of those in the credit industry. An investigation by the CFPB may be into the actions of a creditor who has not fulfilled their obligations to report a debt correctly to the consumer reporting agencies. Just as like a scenario would be …
