Tag Archives: 10 Years

How To Calculate My Credit Score

Posted on November 20, 2010 by

Rachel Rishul asked: Having a good credit score can help you qualify for low rate private student loans, credit cards, auto loans, and historically low mortgage rates. But how do you know if you have a good credit score or … Continue reading →

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A Simple Credit Score Explanation and How to Start Improving Your Financial Life

Posted on October 7, 2010 by

Josh Ramos asked: Do you remember back in school when used to receive a letter grade as an evaluation of your work?

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How much does a credit score improve after bankruptcy falls off a credit report?

Posted on August 18, 2010 by

GreenFam asked: We are hoping that our credit score has improved greatly now that the bankruptcy is off (it was a long 10 years) and we haven’t acquired much debt.Jeremy

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cancel credit card or keep it open to improve credit score?

Posted on August 11, 2009 by

Anna C asked: I am about to finish paying of my high interest credit card. I have had the account open for 10 years. I know the longer you have had it open, the better, but if I am not … Continue reading →

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Best way to pay off credit cards to improve credit score?

Posted on January 22, 2009 by

peersignal asked: As a college student, I’ve racked up some credit card debt. I have never missed a payment, and have always paid at least $5-10 over the minimum amount. My grandfather recently passed away and he left me quite … Continue reading →

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