Credit Cards

Know the Events that Can Affect Your Credit Score

Your credit score is the three-digit number between 300 and 850 that provides a quick guide to your likelihood of repaying money that you borrow. There are three credit reporting agencies in the United States, which record your borrowing and payment actions to each calculate a score for you. These agencies are Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. You are entitled to a free credit report from each of these agencies once every 12 months.
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Saving Strategies for a Promising New Year

The recent release of statistical data by the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts reveal that bankruptcy filings were down by 11 percent for the 12-month period ending March 2014. The big question, however, is will the downward trend continue throughout 2015?
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Guidelines for Dealing with Debt

Every month, people have to pay bills.  They can be credit card bills, utility bills, and other bills for education or a house.  There can be times when these debts become unmanageable due to factors like personal injury, loss of a job or just overspending.  If you are experiencing a financial crisis, then there are certain steps you can take to mitigate any damage.
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The Role of Credit Cards and Financial Nightmares

Many people struggle with debt at one time or another. But how do you know when that struggle has become a serious one and you may need to consider consulting with a bankruptcy attorney to see what your options are? Bankrate offers consumers signs to watch for that the organization says should serve as warnings that financial difficulties may be more than a bump in the road and serious attention is needed.
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