Why it’s wise to keep a card open – and when it’s OK to close it
Keeping a card open is the best way to keep…
April 28, 2018
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Will applying for, then canceling, new card hurt scores?
A single hard inquiry will temporarily ding your score, but…
July 12, 2017
Adding incarcerated brother-in-law to card can rebuild credit
Authorized user status is a quick, easy way to jump-start…
March 1, 2017
How to deal with a spouse who spends compulsively
What do you do when your spouse jeopardizes your family…
January 4, 2017
My ex-girlfriend charged over $7,000 on my card
The issuer may not consider the charges fraudulent if she…
November 2, 2016
If mom opens cards in your name, it’s family fraud
Start with a conversation, then get a police report
October 5, 2016
Dispute duplicate student loans entries on credit reports
When a loan is bought and sold multiple times, it…
May 18, 2016
Wait for bankruptcy discharge before applying for credit
Only in a few circumstances will new credit be allowed…
March 16, 2016
Don’t apply for multiple balance transfer cards
Multiple hard credit inquiries will ding your credit score
February 3, 2016
Stop debt collector’s harassing phone calls
There are laws to protect people from debt collection harassment…
January 20, 2016
When no credit history leads to card rejection
You need credit history to get a credit card, but…
April 1, 2015
Bankruptcy should be removed automatically from credit reports
The notation that you have filed a Chapter 13 or…
March 18, 2015
Financing a new laptop? Do the math first
A 0-percent finance deal to buy a new computer is…
February 25, 2015
Co-signing backfire ruins chance to lease an apartment
A kindhearted gesture backfires for a man who co-signed his…
October 22, 2014
First credit card tips and advice
An 18-year-old wants to know just how a credit card…
June 19, 2013