What bad credit really costs you - MSN Money
It's not just a number. Failing to take steps to improve your credit score could cost you hundreds or thousands of extra dollars on a home loan, a car payment or a credit card or ...
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Does bad credit make you a bad person? - MSN Money
More and more, your credit score is being used to determine whether you deserve a job or an apartment. Critics say the practice is unfair. Here's what you should know.
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7 fast fixes for your credit scores - MSN Money
If you're dragging around bad credit scores, you'll pay more for car loans, credit cards and mortgages. Here's how to turn them around in a hurry.
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Bankruptcy, credit score, foreclosure, debt, bad credit - MSN Money
A guide to personal bankruptcy. What to do before filing, and how to bounce back
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Credit cards, credit score, credit, debt, bad credit - MSN Money
Taking charge of your credit cards. Smart tips for handling credit and debit cards, balance transfers
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How far will the credit crunch spread? - MSN Money
Jubak's Journal: Hello, credit crunch The cash spigot is being turned off for hedge funds, buyout deals and junk-bond financings. Things could go from bad to worse, MSN Money’s ...
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Credit card companies' evil tricks - MSN Money
What makes matters more complicated is that a few credit card issuers are bad to the bone. Some of the companies that have the most consumer-friendly practices in one area turn ...
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Does bad credit make you a bad person? - MSN Money
Housing: Unless you're renting from a friend, expect to produce a credit history. Apartment managers not only check for previous defaults but can look for prior addresses to ...
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10 bad habits that lead to debt disaster - MSN Money
Knowing your weaknesses could help prevent you from falling back into the bad-credit pit and show you a way out. According to Gail Cunningham, the vice president of business ...
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10 bad habits that lead to debt disaster - MSN Money
Bad Habit No. 5: Using retail store credit cards to make use of discounts Chances are, that card carries a high interest rate you'll be forced to deal with if you don't pay off ...
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