Credit Score Tips

Tax Returns: What Will You Do With Found Money?

Jeanne Kelly | Posted 05.17.2012

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Jeanne Kelly

Many Americans will be getting tax refunds from the government, and tax refunds are "found money" -- money you forgot was yours. It's as if the government lifted up your couch cushions and found a few hundred dollars.

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The Fastest Way to Increase Your Credit Score

InvestingAnswers | Posted 04.10.2012

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InvestingAnswers

While your payment history ranks as the most important piece of your credit score, it can take months or even years to dramatically improve it. Looking for a quicker fix? Focus on what's known as your credit utilization rate.

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March Madness: 5 Tips to Keep Your Credit Score From Looking Like Your Busted Brackets

Adrian Nazari | Posted 03.30.2012

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Adrian Nazari

This year Duke and Missouri were the culprits for obliterating my brackets. So in the spirit of March Madness, I thought I would share a few lesser known tips for keeping your credit score from looking like this year's busted brackets.

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Fuggetaboutit: America's Rudest Cities Also Have the Best Credit

Justine Rivero | Posted 05.08.2012

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Justine Rivero

When it comes to sh*t New Yorkers say, you probably wouldn't expect to hear, "I have a better credit score than you." Apparently, they're being modest.

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The Secret Equation That Guarantees Better Credit

Jeanne Kelly | Posted 01.25.2012

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Jeanne Kelly

Not every problem on my clients' credit reports can be traced to incorrect information. It would be nice if that was the problem but we can't blame all of bad credit scores on a typo.

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Improving Your Credit Score

Jason Alderman | Posted 11.15.2011

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Jason Alderman

Many people suffered blows to their credit scores during the unstable economy of the last few years. Fortunately, there are a few steps you can take that will begin improving your score.

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