Adding second card may boost thin credit file
Adding a new card may help sagging score, but paying…
December 7, 2016
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How canceling a new card can hurt your credit
Even if you never used the card, a hard inquiry…
November 16, 2016
Even with a fee, 0% balance transfer deals can offer savings
Moving high-interest debt to a 0 percent card is usually…
November 9, 2016
My ex-girlfriend charged over $7,000 on my card
The issuer may not consider the charges fraudulent if she…
November 2, 2016
Get bankruptcy trustee approval prior to applying for credit
If still in Chapter 13, you need approval before you…
October 26, 2016
If mom opens cards in your name, it’s family fraud
Start with a conversation, then get a police report…
October 5, 2016
How to fix credit after dad opens card in son’s name
Son rejects dad’s card offer, but finds out dad opened…
September 14, 2016
How unwanted card, hard inquiry impact credit scores
The inquiry will ding your score, but the new credit…
July 20, 2016
Unpaid fees from canceled card can end up in collection
When a card is canceled, triple-check that no balance remains…
July 13, 2016
Canceling new card won’t offset hard inquiry score impact
Once you apply, the damage is done. But responsible use…
June 22, 2016