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| November 28th, 2007 | No Comments » |
Corrupt individuals on the inside of an organization are the largest single source of identity theft. It's not the carelessness of consumers that pose the biggest threat but the vulnerability ...
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| November 5th, 2007 | No Comments » |
Consumers have a number of options to prevent thieves from opening new accounts in their name. Here are three popular identity theft tools: Credit Monitoring - Receive an automated alert, typically ...
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| October 22nd, 2007 | No Comments » |
There are several items in your credit report that can mean the difference between getting a loan, mortgage or credit card and being denied. Avoid these type of items if at all possible: Bankruptcy - Legally ...
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| October 18th, 2007 | No Comments » |
Your credit history affects every aspect of your financial life. The interest rate you pay, your employment opportunities and whether or not you qualify for a loan or mortgage are ...
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| October 5th, 2007 | No Comments » |
Your credit score is a 3-digit number that reflects your overall credit-worthiness. Lenders use it to decide whether to approve you for a line of credit or a loan. Ranging from 300 ...
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| October 3rd, 2007 | No Comments » |
A great credit history doesn't just happen - it's a result of conscious effort, hard work and dedication. Students, homemakers, divorcees or other consumers who need to build their credit history should follow ...
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| September 24th, 2007 | No Comments » |
The most important financial move you can make is to review your credit report each year. Spotting inaccuracies early on can help prevent serious damage to your credit score and ...
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| September 8th, 2007 | No Comments » |
Think you have a no-fee credit card? Think again! There's no such thing as a credit card with no fees. Even if you have a 'no annual fee' credit card, ...
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| September 6th, 2007 | No Comments » |
Many consumers are not aware that when they shop abroad or in any foreign country, most purchases made with a credit or debit card carry a charge for the conversion ...
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| August 2nd, 2007 | No Comments » |
Credit card fraud and identity theft are big concerns for consumers these days. The time and energy required to fix the damages can be daunting. Prevention is the key to saving ...
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