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'Soft inquiry' won't hurt credit score
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Creditors who look at your credit report do not see "soft" inquiries, which do not damage your FICO score.
http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/soft-inquiry-won-t-hurt-credit-score.aspx
posted 1/12/2009 7:00:00 AM
Credit report reveals 'hard' inquiries
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Reviewing your credit report can help uncover any evidence of "hard inquiries" by banks or lenders.
http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/credit-report-reveals-hard-inquiries.aspx
posted 11/11/2008 7:00:00 AM
Claim about Patriot Act, lender is myth
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The Patriot Act doesn't require banks to make hard inquiries on individual depositor accounts.
http://www.bankrate.com/finance/cd/claim-about-patriot-act-lender-is-myth.aspx
posted 9/4/2008 7:00:00 AM
Credit dispute shouldn't hurt score
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Losing a credit report dispute keeps the information as originally reported and shouldn't hurt your credit score.
http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/credit-dispute-shouldn-t-hurt-score.aspx
posted 8/28/2008 7:00:00 AM
Print out copy of online credit report
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When viewing your credit report online, it's best to print out a copy for safekeeping.
http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/print-out-copy-of-online-credit-report.aspx
posted 6/17/2008 12:00:00 AM
How to protect yourself from identity theft?
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Everything you need to know about protecting your identity -- from prevention to steps to take if you're a victim.
http://www.bankrate.com/finance/financial-literacy/how-to-protect-yourself-from-identity-theft.aspx
posted 3/10/2003 12:00:00 AM
How to protect yourself from identity theft?
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Everything you need to know about protecting your identity -- from prevention to steps to take if you're a victim.
http://www.bankrate.com/finance/financial-literacy/how-to-protect-yourself-from-identity-theft.aspx
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Soft inquiry won't harm credit score
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An employer's so-called "soft inquiry" on your credit report will not hurt your FICO score.
http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/soft-inquiry-won-t-harm-credit-score.aspx
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Time heals college credit card mistakes
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Time is the best cure for a 20-something who made some foolish credit card mistakes in college.
http://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/time-heals-college-credit-card-mistakes.aspx
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Debt Management
A compilation of debt and debt management news, stories, columns, blogs and video
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When does old debt fall off credit report?
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Checking your credit reports is the best way to see if old debts are still lingering.
2012-01-23T00:00:00
Is 401(k) safe in bankruptcy?
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Retirement money is safe in bankruptcy, as long as you keep it in the right place.
2013-06-18T00:00:00
Is power of attorney responsible for debt?
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A power of attorney can help you care for a loved one. But will their debt affect you?
2013-06-13T00:00:00
Will bankruptcy help mortgage modification?
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If you already filed Ch. 7, you can file Ch. 13 to help bring your mortgage current, but be careful.
2013-06-11T00:00:00
Pay debt or invest in kid's 529 plan?
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College savings plans make a lot of sense. But are they more important than paying debts?
2013-06-10T00:00:00
9 myths on how to build better credit
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Paying early helps your credit, right? Wrong. Learn from this and other credit-building myths.
2011-09-06T00:00:00
Best way to pay down $50K debt?
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Paying the minimum amount could leave you in debt forever. Here's the way to pay it off feasibly.
2012-09-26T00:00:00
How to handle military spouse's bad debt
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How should a military wife deal with a deceased spouse's bad debt? Here's an action plan.
2013-06-03T00:00:00
How far can creditors go with a bank levy?
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Creditors can nab your savings with a bank levy. Can they go after your parents?
2013-05-30T00:00:00
Credit errors due to father, son with same name
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Sharing your father's name can be a curse when it comes to credit. Here's how to fix it.
2013-05-28T00:00:00
Don't let bill errors empty your wallet
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Does your bill contain charges you've never seen? Take these steps to correct the mistakes.
2013-05-24T00:00:00
Get that old debt off my credit report!
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Even if you refuted an old debt, it'll still stay on your credit report for seven years.
2013-05-22T00:00:00
Avoid these bankruptcy mistakes
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It's easy to miss documents and not file statements when you file for bankruptcy yourself.
2013-05-21T00:00:00
How to pay debt while improving credit score
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Which is a better way to pay $5,000: a credit card balance transfer or a bank loan?
2013-05-20T00:00:00
How to quickly boost my credit score
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Your credit report has a long memory. Here's how to get it to forget your checkered past.
2013-05-16T00:00:00
Buy a car to rebuild credit post-bankruptcy?
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It's important to rebuild your credit after bankruptcy, but make sure to do it the right way.
2013-05-14T00:00:00
Cash out investments to pay student loan?
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You're dying to pay off that student loan. Should you sell your investments to do it?
2013-05-13T00:00:00
Unresolved credit disputes can get messy
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A dispute is supposed to clear up errors in your credit report. But what happens when it doesn't?
2013-04-29T00:00:00
Use lump-sum pension to pay credit card?
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Your lump-sum pension was meant to be spent later, but you need the money now. What to do?
2013-05-09T00:00:00
I owe $25,000. How do I get out of debt?
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You can't hide from debt, even if it came from being charitable. Here's how to get out.
2013-05-06T00:00:00
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