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Sample Credit Card Cancellation Letter

by Ken Dolan on February 9, 2010 5:55 AM

If you've decided to reduce the number of credit cards in your wallet, good for you! But just taking a pair of scissors to those cards won't cut it. Cutting up your credit card does NOT close the account. Let us help you do it right and avoid a black mark on your credit.

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5 Ways to Correct Errors on Your Credit Report

by Ken Dolan on January 19, 2010 7:34 AM

Checking your credit report is an important part of maintaining a good score. But what should you do if you notice something incorrect on it? Correcting credit report errors can be an endless cycle. Try these steps for resolving a dispute and keep your record clean.

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How to Deal With Debt Collectors

by Ken Dolan on January 18, 2010 7:02 AM

If you're struggling to pay your bills, it's generally only a matter of time before the phone starts ringing and debt collectors begin harassing you. Let us explain your rights and how you can fight back against their (often illegal!) tactics.

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Don't Fall for These Credit Score Myths!

by Ken Dolan on January 15, 2010 5:12 PM

Whether you believed them or not, we've all heard the credit score myths that have been spread around. How do you know what's fact and what's fiction? Well, we've heard enough, so it's time for us to set the record straight about your all-important credit score. We're starting with the most common urban legends and putting them to rest once and for all!

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A Special Credit Alert for Women

by Ken Dolan on January 15, 2010 4:45 PM

It is important for women to have a credit history of their own. This includes credit card accounts that are separate from husbands or significant others. If there's another name on the card, the creditors won't recognize it as individual. Read more on how to take action with our crucial tip.

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7 Steps to Boost Your Credit Score

by Ken Dolan on November 10, 2008 12:45 PM

Here's the bottom line, pure and simple: no matter what anyone promises you, there is no "quick fix" to repair damaged credit. BUT, there ARE plenty of things you can do over time to improve your credit. Start with these seven steps.

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What the New Credit Card Legislation Means to YOU

by Ken Dolan on May 22, 2009 9:04 AM

President Obama has signed the Credit Cardholder's Bill of Rights, a set of rules that will change the credit card industry. So we dug into the law to find out if this is actually good news for us consumers or another toothless attempt from Washington that will fall flat.

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Sample Credit Card Cancellation Letter

by Ken Dolan on February 9, 2010 5:55 AM

If you've decided to reduce the number of credit cards in your wallet, good for you! But just taking a pair of scissors to those cards won't cut it. Cutting up your credit card does NOT close the account. Let us help you do it right and avoid a black mark on your credit.

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New FICO Score--7 Things You Must Know

by Ken & Daria Dolan on July 28, 2009 2:01 AM

Smart consumers know that your credit score is critical to your money matters. A low credit score can haunt you, costing you thousands upon thousands of dollars. That is why it's important that you know about the seven major changes to the way your credit score is calculated and what they mean for you.

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Protect Yourself From Identity Theft!

by Ken & Daria Dolan on August 26, 2009 8:23 PM

Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke was a victim of identity theft. An identity is stolen every two seconds in this country and the impact can be devastating. Protect yourself from becoming the next victim with these five steps.

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