Preventing holiday hangovers
December 6, 2013
Just a quick reminder… Don’t get carried away with your credit cards when shopping for holiday presents. Before the holidays…
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Just a quick reminder… Don’t get carried away with your credit cards when shopping for holiday presents. Before the holidays…
Read MoreNovember 27, 2013
Many so-called experts say that you should adopt a cash-only policy and ignore credit cards. But here’s the truth… They…
Read MoreNovember 22, 2013
Every year on Black Friday, a ton of consumers make a huge mistake that ends up hurting their credit scores…
Read MoreNovember 15, 2013
In my last post, I told you the first five things you should know about student loans and credit scores.…
Read MoreNovember 8, 2013
When it comes to student loans and credit scores, there are ten facts you need to know… But before we…
Read MoreNovember 2, 2013
A while back, a student of mine called into my one-on-one Q&A session with a problem: She’d unexpectedly had her…
Read MoreOctober 27, 2013
Most people believe that taxes cannot be discharged through a bankruptcy. And while this is true in most cases, there…
Read MoreOctober 18, 2013
One of my readers recently asked me if there was a way to get her bankruptcy removed from her credit…
Read MoreOctober 10, 2013
I’m considering lobbying the government to close a huge loophole (that I frankly think is a scam), but before I…
Read MoreOctober 4, 2013
A few weeks ago, I told you about my friend with $68,000 in credit card debt. For most of it,…
Read MoreOctober 4, 2013
If I had to choose one thing as the most important aspect for raising your score after a financial meltdown,…
Read MoreOctober 2, 2013
The truth is: Sometimes your credit score will be better off after declaring bankruptcy. And here’s why…If you are struggling…
Read MoreOctober 2, 2013
Did you know that each time you make a payment on a credit collections account, your credit score could be…
Read MoreOctober 2, 2013
One of our readers recently sent us a great question: “If I marry someone who has declared bankruptcy this year,…
Read MoreOctober 2, 2013
If you are getting married, you might be a little worried about how the marriage will affect your credit score,…
Read MoreOctober 2, 2013
We went out there and researched the best credit cards on the market, consider things like interest rates, rewards points,…
Read MoreOctober 2, 2013
Every other week, I hold a question-and-answer session for the students in my credit-education program. Usually, I help people with…
Read MoreOctober 2, 2013
Question: What is the fastest way to build credit? I am applying for a business loan, and I need to…
Read MoreOctober 2, 2013
If you have bad credit, it’s critical that you have and use three to five credit cards. The only way…
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Question: “How many credit cards should I have if I want to earn the best possible credit score? I receive a…
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One of my friends just told me that he owes $68,000 in credit card debt. He’s 26 years old. And…
Read MoreSeptember 28, 2013
Every other week, I hold a question-and-answer session for the students in my credit-education program. Usually, I help people with…
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2013
About 80 percent of people have errors on their credit reports, and many of these are a result of identity…
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2013
People already know that bankruptcies, foreclosures, repossessions, and collections will hurt their credit scores. And it’s no big secret that late…
Read MoreSeptember 26, 2013
I have some opportunities for entrepreneurs, and I have a few congratulations for you… First the opportunities: A close friend…
Read MoreSeptember 23, 2013
If you are facing the pressure of mounting bills, creditors calling your home all day, and compounding interest payments pulling…
Read MoreSeptember 20, 2013
One of my friends just told me that he owes $68,000 in credit card debt. He’s 26 years old. And…
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2013
After renting for years, my wife and I just bought a house. It’s our ideal house—exactly what we were looking…
Read MoreSeptember 13, 2013
After renting for years, my wife and I just bought a house. It’s our ideal house—exactly what we were looking…
Read MoreSeptember 12, 2013
I know how weird it might seem to some people that my credit emails and my blog are oftentimes about…
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