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Basics of Credit Score and Credit Report and How often to Check

Basics of credit reports and how often to check it read more »
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Want to Save Thousands on a Mortgage? Fix Your Credit

Consumers may not fully realize the advantages of doing all they can to get the best mortgage deal available, including cleaning up their credit. read more »
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Check Your Credit Reports - Canadian Finance Blog

When you apply for a credit card, loan or mortgage, the bank will check your credit history before making a decision to lend you the money. read more »
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How To Establish Or Rebuild Your Credit Worthiness - Canadian Finance Blog

What if you have no previous credit, or some of your accounts went to collection agencies and now no one will give you credit? There are a few steps [...] read more »
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Calculate Your Credit Score For Free - Canadian Finance Blog

Calculate your credit score for free, rather than paying for it. read more »
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I Hate Equifax

I really, really hate Equifax. A lot. A LOT. read more »
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Reservation Rewards Under Investigation

Exclusive from WalletPop on an investigation into Reservation Rewards and its associated sites for charging unwitting customers who think they are ju[...] read more »
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Free Credit Reports and FICO Scores

While consumers can get free yearly copies of their credit reports at AnnualCreditReport.com, FICO credit scores are not usually free. There are, how[...] read more »
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Are Credit Scores Still Relevant?

Credit scores used to have significant meaning and influence over peoples' everyday financial decisions. Is that still the case today? read more »
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“F-R-E-E, That Spells Free” (Well, Not Always)

Over the last few years, we’ve seen some pretty entertaining commercials about the importance of checking our credit reports. While the basic messag[...] read more »
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Disputed Accounts On Credit Report Killing Mortgage Applications

Just when you think you have all the bases covered in applying for your mortgage loan, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac have added another stumbling block [...] read more »
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FTC Focuses On Free Credit Report Claims

The Federal Trade Commission aims to clear up some consumer confusion regarding television and website advertisements offering free credit reports. A[...] read more »
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Americans should examine credit reports for errors

Amid the subprime mortgage crisis and recession, Americans understand the importance of maintaining a strong credit standing. The strength of a consu[...] read more »
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FTC annual report details efforts to protect consumers from fraud

It's not always easy for consumers and businesses to take time out of their day to take action against fraudulent activities that may put their cred[...] read more »
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Investing in your Identity - Keeping Your Personal and Financial Data Safe and Secure

Identity theft protection must be a paramount concern for you. The fact is that identity theft is a very serious and a very common crime in the 21st century. In the final analysis, the best way that you can prevent identity theft is for you to tak read more »
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