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Last Updated by Derek Sall
I am completely debt free. I own my car, my house, and I have absolutely no student loans. I never plan to borrow another dime in my life, but I still worry about my credit score. Initially, this …
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Last Updated by Eric Rosenberg
Your credit score is one of the most important numbers you will ever have in your life. It is like your old GPA (grade point average) from school, except for your money. Banks, credit card companies, …
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Last Updated by John Schmoll
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 …
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Last Updated by Eric Rosenberg
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, …
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Last Updated by Eric Rosenberg
This past weekend, I spent four days at the Financial Blogger Conference to get ideas for making this site better for all of you. While there, I was interviewed by credit reporting agency Experian. …
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Last Updated by Eric Rosenberg
Have you ever wondered how bankers decide whether or not to approve a loan? Have you ever been rejected for a loan? Are you interested in a new loan sometime in the near future? If so, you should …
Last Updated by Eric Rosenberg
Credit repair companies advertise that they can turn your credit around quickly and with little work on your part. While some credit repair agencies are reputable, many falsely advertise and mislead …
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Last Updated by Eric Rosenberg
A friend recently told me that she was not sure if she would re-apply for her credit card as the expiration date was nearing. There is a lot wrong with that statement, and it showed me how many …
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Last Updated by Eric Rosenberg
About two years ago, a bank closed one of my credit cards due to “inactivity.” Unfortunately, even though credit markets are loosening, it takes more than just good credit to keep your accounts …
Last Updated by Eric Rosenberg
On Saturday night, I was out at a bar with some friends when an incredibly cool bar discussion topic came up. We started talking about credit scores and credit reporting. (Now you know my friends are …
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