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By:
Shaun Connell
June 29, 2023
3 Min Read

How to Remove Discharged Debt From Your Credit Report

A bankruptcy discharge releases an individual from their legal obligation to repay a debt. This is a permanent order that…
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By:
Shaun Connell
June 27, 2023
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If My Credit Limit is $1,000, How Much Should I Spend?

You've received your new credit card-- congratulations! You've been told that your credit limit is $1,000, but you've also heard…
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By:
Shaun Connell
June 26, 2023
3 Min Read

If My Credit Limit is $300, How Much Should I Spend?

If you've recently been approved for a credit card and your credit limit is $300, you might be wondering how…
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By:
Shaun Connell
June 26, 2023
3 Min Read

Can You Have a 700 Credit Score With Collections?

Having one (or more) of your accounts sent to collections can have a big impact on your credit. If you…
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By:
Shaun Connell
June 23, 2023
3 Min Read

Is 'Rocket Credit Scores' Legit?

When you search the question "Is Rocket Credit Scores legit" on Google, you end up with a lot of mixed…
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By:
Shaun Connell
June 22, 2023
3 Min Read

Does a Pawn Shop Loan Hurt Your Credit Score?

Pawnshop loans can be an intriguing option for people looking to come up with cash quickly or with less-than-ideal credit.…
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By:
Shaun Connell
June 21, 2023
3 Min Read

When Does AirBnB Charge Your Credit Card? [Plus FAQ]

Around the world, more than 150 million users have booked over one billion reservations through Airbnb. Every second, six guests…
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By:
Shaun Connell
June 21, 2023
3 Min Read

Is Credit Card Fraud a Felony? What’s the Punishment?

There are few things more unnerving than realizing that someone has stolen your credit card or your financial information. If…
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By:
Shaun Connell
June 20, 2023
3 Min Read

What is the Hardest Credit Card to Get?

Most of us are happy when our credit cards offer us some cash back rewards or airline miles. For the…
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By:
Shaun Connell
June 20, 2023
3 Min Read

Why is My New Capital One Credit Card Restricted? Common Reasons and Solutions

Did you open a new credit account only to find that your new Capital One credit card is restricted? There…
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By:
Shaun Connell
June 12, 2023
3 Min Read

What Credit Score is Needed to Buy a Mobile Home?

Mobile homes can be an affordable and accessible way to become a homeowner, but they are usually still costly enough…
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By:
Shaun Connell
June 10, 2023
3 Min Read

How to Report Someone to the Credit Bureau

If you own a small business and a customer owes you money, you might be wondering whether or not you…
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By:
Shaun Connell
June 9, 2023
3 Min Read

How to Remove Settled Accounts From Your Credit Report

When you are unable to pay back a debt that you owe in full, you might choose to settle the…
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By:
Shaun Connell
June 7, 2023
3 Min Read

Why Are Credit Karma and Experian Scores Different (Higher OR Lower)

Having a great credit score can allow you to get great deals on credit cards, loans, cell phone plans, apartments,…
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By:
Shaun Connell
June 2, 2023
3 Min Read

Should I Shred Credit Card Offers? [Surprising Answer]

Credit card issuers (and other lenders, too,) are legally allowed to ask for contact information from the credit bureaus for…
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