Can I Buy a House with Bad Credit?
Now is a great time to buy a home. Housing prices have fallen in many parts of the country. Interest rates are at record lows.
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3 Reasons Why You Want to Watch Your Credit Report Starting at a Young Age
We commonly hear about why it’s important to monitor your credit report and score. This can be understandable once you’re established in a career and growing your wealth but it’s just as important, if not more so, when you’re young as something negative on your credit report can impact you in a number of ways.
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Should You Get A Credit Card After Paying off Debt?
I remember making my last debt payment like it was yesterday. It felt like the shackles I had been wearing around my ankles for five years finally fell off. A funny thing happened though as I was done with the journey – I started getting more credit card offers. Crazy I know, but that’s the
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What To Do When a Family Member Opens a Credit Card Under Your Name
A Narrow Bridge Finance reader recently wrote me with a question that made it clear he is in a very tough spot. His Dad opened up a credit card under his name. As it is his Dad, and not a stranger, this is not your typical identity theft situation. Here is what was going on,
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How to Be Smart With New Credit Cards
Getting a new credit card in the mail can be exciting, particularly if you only have a few at home. Opening the envelope and pulling out the new piece of plastic with your name on it and the buying power that comes with it is exciting, but make sure to be responsible when you get
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January Financial Housekeeping
Now that the holidays and resolution season are behind us, it is a great time to take a few minutes to automate and cleanup your personal finances. Here are four quick ideas to save you time and money in 2014.
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