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When is the best time to apply for a new credit card?
The best time to apply for a credit card depends more on your financial situation.
6 min read Jan 17, 2025 -
How to delete your Experian account
You can use your Experian account to check your credit, but you don’t have to keep it.
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Zombie debt: What it is and how it works
Know your rights when it comes to paying off old debt.
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The laws behind credit repair
If you need credit repair, it’s important to know what laws protect you.
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How Taskrabbit helped me tackle my to-do list
A hands-on look at how TaskRabbit’s home service platform delivers value and saves time.
6 min read Jan 16, 2025 -
How to combine credit cards and cash back apps to maximize rewards
Stack rewards from credit cards and cash-back apps to maximize your returns.
4 min read Jan 16, 2025 -
Current credit card interest rates
View current credit card rates based on Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.
4 min read Jan 15, 2025 -
Different credit repair options: How they work and how to choose
Explore the different forms of credit repair to decide which is best for you.
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What do the 3 credit bureaus do?
Equifax, Experian and TransUnion are the three major credit bureaus.
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Can you use your debit card as credit to build your credit score?
You can run your debit card as credit, but it won’t help build your credit.
5 min read Jan 15, 2025