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How to Build Credit from Scratch

When you’re faced with the situation of having no credit, you might be surprised at how creditors treat you. It…

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2 things you should know first…, by 720 Credit Score

One of the most frequently asked questions about credit is this: Can I raise my credit score by paying off…

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How to Improve Your Credit Score in 5 Easy Steps

There are a variety of reasons why you’d want to improve your credit score. You could be getting ready to…

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20 Keys To Financial Success

Your money and what you do with are very personal matters. If managed wisely, your money can lead you down…

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My wife is going to shoot me…

Sometimes, people wonder whether I really read all the comments on my blog. I do … … even when I…

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The Secret to Personal Wealth Through Time Management

You’d be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard the familiar saying, “time is money.” We all know it’s…

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Best Finance iPhone Apps

Sometimes all we need to keep track of our personal finances is a little convenience and information whenever and wherever…

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The Truth About Closing Credit Card Accounts

When you’re in over your head or you’ve had a bad experience with something, your natural reaction is pretty much…

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The First Thing You Should Do to Correct an Error and Build Your Credit Score, by 720 Credit Score

If you want to learn how to build credit and raise your credit score, you simply must pull it. I’m…

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Build Credit: The Three Keys to Creating Good Debt

At first glance, the words “good” and “debt” don’t seem to be a symbiotic match, but there are indeed some…

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Lily Tirone and I hauled 3 kids through security…

Would I rather be glad I bought the latest iPhone, or be glad I saved money for a vacation so…

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Build Credit: Debunking the Lower Credit Limits Myth

Similar to the belief that no credit equals good credit, having lower limits can actually be extremely harmful to your…

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Marriage and Credit: Join Lives, not Accounts!

Most people approach marriage and credit with a one-for-all, all-for-one attitude. They open joint credit cards, apply for car loans…

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Build Credit: The Truth About Living Debt Free

For a lot of people, living with credit card debt is simply a way of life. We have all heard…

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Getting Unstuck

Over the last months we’ve asked you to share your stories of credit and personal finance. Well, I now have…

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The Best Places to Buy Used

Having extra money to put towards bills or savings is always a great feeling. It’s even better when you’re able…

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Two days of crying…

I want to ask you a question that could solve your financial, credit, and debt problems … But first, a…

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Bad Credit: Improving Your Credit Score Through Secured Credit Cards

For many people who’ve experienced financial issue getting credit in order to build your credit back up can become a…

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10 Tips for Being Dollar Store Savvy

The dollar store can feel like a frugal shopper’s dream come true. Everything is one set price, so there’s no…

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Top 3 Cures for a Low Credit Score

A low credit score is bad news, particularly if you are trying to renegotiate the terms of a loan, applying…

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Build Credit: The 30% Rule – Making Sense of Utilization Rates

What do you think is better? Having only one credit card that is near it’s credit limit that you pay…

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20 Everyday Ways to Save Money

Want to have some extra cash around? Frugal spenders have long known that it isn’t always saving on big-ticket items…

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Hey Parents! Teach Your Kids About Credit

Unless parents decide to make a concerted effort to begin teaching children about credit, our nation’s children might become victims…

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How to Get a College Education for Free

An education is an investment in yourself that, if used properly, will always pay for itself many times over. It’s…

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12 Rewarding Alternatives to Retail Therapy

There’s nothing quite like the rush of getting something new, especially if it’s something you’ve wanted for a while. In…

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Build Credit: Debunking the No Credit Equals Good Credit Myth

Credit is a tricky subject. Everyone thinks they know the right thing to do, and everyone seems to be an…

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Here’s a Quick Way to Save $2500 a Year on Groceries

One of the biggest monthly expenses for most families is the cost of food. Other than your house payment or…

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Bad Credit: The Truth About Rent-to-Own Stores

It can seem so easy – get a 250GB Compaq laptop, a 42-inch JVC 1080p LCD flat panel TV and…

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Build Credit: 10 Best Websites For Frugal Living

Creating personal wealth isn’t always about making more money. Sometimes it’s about spending less or spending smart as well. That’s…

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Do You Make These 3 Credit Card Mistakes?

Credit is a modern convenience that many of us could not live without. It allows us to buy things that…

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