Credit

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  Building credit after a car repossession

  A negative event on your credit report doesn’t define you. Here’s one story and how to rebuild.

  2 min read Jan 31, 2014
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  Will fiancee’s old bankruptcy hurt my credit?

  Your pending marriage might bind the two of you together, but it won’t merge your credit reports.

  2 min read Oct 15, 2013
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  Do lenders have to report to credit bureaus?

  Getting a mortgage will be more difficult if your credit card lender reports to only one bureau.

  2 min read Sep 25, 2013
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  The dangers of identity theft

  The scariest aspect is the lack of control victims feel when someone takes over their identity.

  4 min read Aug 01, 2013
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  Protecting yourself from ID theft

  Last year, 12.6 million Americans were ID theft victims. Here’s how to minimize your risk.

  1 min read Aug 01, 2013
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  When will debt payoff show up on credit report?

  It takes more than paying down your debts to qualify for a good mortgage rate.

  2 min read Jul 17, 2013
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  Get that old debt off my credit report!

  Even if you refuted an old debt, it’ll still stay on your credit report for seven years.

  3 min read May 22, 2013
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  Buy a car to rebuild credit post-bankruptcy?

  It’s important to rebuild your credit after bankruptcy, but make sure to do it the right way.

  2 min read May 14, 2013
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  What happens to a dead person’s credit?

  Those in charge of your estate must protect your accounts from identity theft after you’re gone.

  3 min read Sep 05, 2012
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  5 groups at greater risk of identity theft

  Who you are and what you do can make you more vulnerable to having your identity stolen.

  5 min read Aug 14, 2012