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  Bankrate Cards Madness: Regional Finals

  Think you know who won? Our top picks might surprise you!

  Mar 22, 2019
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  7 ways to improve your credit score

  Paying off your balances in full is just the beginning of a path toward better credit.

  Mar 22, 2019
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  Hard credit check versus soft credit check: What’s the difference?

  Not all credit inquiries are equal. Here’s what you need to know.

  Mar 21, 2019
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  5 ways you’re hurting your credit score

  You could be damaging your score without even realizing it. Watch for these missteps.

  Mar 18, 2019
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  Why did my credit score drop after paying off debt?

  Many factors determine credit scores. Here’s what can bite into yours.

  Mar 18, 2019
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  Bankrate Cards Madness: Semi-Finals

  Check out the Cards Madness semi-finals! Which cards will be eliminated this week?

  Mar 15, 2019
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  It pays to be on time: How late payments ruin your credit score, finances

  If you want great credit scores, you need to make payments on time.

  Mar 11, 2019
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  Bankrate Cards Madness: Round 1

  Advertiser Disclosure: The credit card offers that appear on the website are from companies from which this site receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this [...]

  Mar 08, 2019
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  Announcing: Bankrate Cards Madness

  Which credit cards will reign supreme? Follow Cards Madness to find out!

  Mar 01, 2019
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  How to get a mortgage with poor or bad credit

  Have credit issues in your past? You still might qualify for a home loan.

  Mar 01, 2019