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Tips for recovering from bankruptcy that you can start working at now
Bankruptcy will cloud your credit, but with time and discipline, you can recover.
6 min read Nov 27, 2024 -
Can you pay to remove negative items from your credit report?
Some credit repair experts suggest arranging for a pay-for-delete agreement.
5 min read Nov 27, 2024 -
7 steps to remove old debt from your credit report
If old debt is still haunting your credit report, you don’t have to live with it.
5 min read Nov 26, 2024 -
Who is responsible for debt after divorce?
It may seem like the only way out, but divorce could actually make debt problems worse.
7 min read Nov 26, 2024 -
Which debts can’t be discharged in bankruptcy?
Filing bankruptcy has some debt exclusions. These charges can usually be eliminated.
5 min read Nov 26, 2024 -
Can a goodwill letter get late payments removed from your credit report?
Goodwill letters can convince creditors to remove late payments from your credit report.
6 min read Nov 26, 2024 -
Can you remove hard inquiries from your credit report?
Removing accurate and timely information from your report is generally not possible. This is true for hard inquiries as well, unless identity theft has occurred.
6 min read Nov 26, 2024 -
Americans show curiosity about moving abroad post-election, despite many living paycheck to paycheck
Bankrate broke down how much it might cost to move to popular international locales.
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How to repair your credit in 5 steps
Employ the tactics outlined in this credit repair guide and get your score back on track.
6 min read Nov 25, 2024 -
What is a credit privacy number?
A credit privacy number is an alternative to a Social Security number.
4 min read Nov 25, 2024