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By:
Shaun Connell
June 21, 2023
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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By:
Shaun Connell
May 29, 2023
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What Does ‘Updated Tradeline’ Mean on My Credit Report?

When you pull your credit report, seeing something you don't understand or recognize is always a bit disconcerting. After all,…
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By:
Shaun Connell
May 28, 2023
3 Min Read

Credit Score Needed for Honda Financing [Requirements for Honda Loan]

Honda is well known for producing reliable car that will keep you safe on the road. There are lots of…
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Shaun Connell
May 25, 2023
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How to Get a Cell Phone With Bad Credit (And Low or No Deposit)

According to the Pew Research Center, the vast majority of Americans own a cellphone of one kind or another. A…
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By:
Shaun Connell
May 23, 2023
3 Min Read

How to Add a Tradeline to Your Credit Report

The accounts that are listed on your credit report are referred to as "tradelines." The two most common types of…
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By:
Shaun Connell
May 22, 2023
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How to Remove Dispute Comments From Your Credit Report

When incorrect information shows up on your credit report, the next step is to open a dispute with the credit…
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By:
Shaun Connell
May 12, 2023
3 Min Read

How to Buy a Mobile Home With Bad Credit [Tips and Tricks]

It's easy to not think about your credit score until your gearing up to apply for a loan. If you're…
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