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4 Things You Didn’t Know Could Affect Your Credit Score

4 Things You Didn’t Know Could Affect Your Credit Score

| June 27, 2013 | 0 Comments

Chances are that you’re aware of the importance of your credit rating.  Having a good credit record makes your life so much simpler, and can save significant financial stress and trouble down the track.  However, what you may not know is that there are a range of small things that can be negatively marked on your credit […]

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Really? Save Money and Improve My Credit Score Using Store Credit Cards?

Really? Save Money and Improve My Credit Score Using Store Credit Cards?

| May 2, 2013 | 1 Comment

Everyone knows that store credit cards have a great rewards system, but not many are aware of how using them responsibly can help you to save even more money. That might seem preposterous considering the interests rates attached to them, but responsible spending and timely payments can help you to avoid incurring any interest charges […]

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How You Affect Your Credit Score

How You Affect Your Credit Score

| April 26, 2013 | 0 Comments

Your credit score is made up of many facets, and you can think of it like a pie or pie chart.  Things such as paying what bills and credit you have now in a timely manner makes up a large percentage of your score, or a larger slice of the pie.  The types of credit […]

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So You’ve Got a Bad Credit Score, What’s the Big Deal?

So You’ve Got a Bad Credit Score, What’s the Big Deal?

| April 19, 2013 | 0 Comments

When you’re weighed down by bills, loans, and debt, not to mention overwhelmed by attending school, going to work, and raising a family, it may seem difficult to find time not only to fix your credit score, but to care about it too. But the problem with ignoring your credit altogether is that it could […]

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