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Come prepared to your credit card debt negotiation.
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What to do when you’re sued for credit card debt, including how to settle credit card debt before going to court.
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It might seem counter-intuitive, but sometimes you should keep a credit card, even if you don’t use it. Cancelling credit cards can damage your credit rating.
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People with bad credit may be able to qualify for certain types of bad credit loans.
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If you’re trying to improve your credit, the Mission Lane Visa card might help.
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If your credit is poor, you may have to get a secured business credit card first.
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A bankruptcy will stay on your credit report for a number of years depending on when you actually filed as well as the type of bankruptcy.
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Would the secured Discover it card or unsecured Petal 1 card work better for you?