Credit

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  When will debt payoff show up on credit report?

  It takes more than paying down your debts to qualify for a good mortgage rate.

  2 min read Jul 17, 2013
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  Buy a car to rebuild credit post-bankruptcy?

  It’s important to rebuild your credit after bankruptcy, but make sure to do it the right way.

  2 min read May 14, 2013
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  File bankruptcy after credit crisis?

  A long job loss coupled with a huge pay cut can leave your credit in a mire. Will bankruptcy help?

  3 min read Aug 06, 2012
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  Is it safe to ditch your old smartphone?

  Thinking about upgrading to a new smartphone? Take steps so your old phone won’t provide a clear connection to identity theft.

  3 min read Jun 26, 2012
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  Make sure fiance’s bankruptcy won’t affect you

  Getting hitched? Here’s how to make sure your hubby-to-be’s bad credit won’t be married to you.

  2 min read Apr 17, 2012
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  Protect dead relatives from identity theft

  It’s not just the living who must deal with identity theft. Protect your family member’s name.

  3 min read May 24, 2011