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by Bill Hardekopf of LowCards.com Credit scores are how lenders, and even some insurers and employers, judge consumers. For a number that carries such influence, there are many gray areas that can create problems and confusion for consumers. The July...
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by Bill Hardekopf According to some new research from Equifax, the total number of consumers with subprime credit scores is declining. The latest data from the third quarter of 2012 shows there are about one million fewer consumers with a credit score...
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by Bill Hardekopf It is almost time for high school graduates to go off to college, moving away home for the first time. As parents give last-minute lessons about independence, money management should be an important part of these discussions. It is critical...
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by Bill Hardekopf Credit scores give a measurement of an individual's financial health. Higher credit scores enable a consumer to receive the best interest rates on mortgages, loans, and credit cards, in addition to better financing on larger purchases...
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by Bill Hardekopf Beginning July 21, consumers will get an explanation when they don't receive the best interest rate or are turned down on a student loan, automobile loan, or credit card application. This new regulation from the Federal Reserve and...
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by Bill Hardekopf In 2010, the Federal Reserve has introduced a number of new credit card rules and guides to help protect and educate consumers. The latest, a Consumer's Guide to Credit Reports and Credit Scores, was published last week. This guide...
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