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Consumers can now request copies of their credit reports from the three major Credit Reporting Agencies for free every twelve months. One method to request copies is through a centralized website at the address annualcreditreport.com. Only this website allows consumers to order free reports online. All other websites claiming to offer free credit reports are frauds.
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Should I cancel my unused credit cards? This is a question many people ask themselves and searching for a right answer. If you are one among them this comprehensive guide will help you how your unused credit cards can affect your credit scoring and some tips to be known before you cancel your unused credit cards.

Though having one or more credit cards with you is an easy way to get some money urgently, remember your unused credit card can affect your credit scoring.
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With so many credit card companies offering credit cards, the consumer market for credit cards has become one tough cookie to crack. To stay competitive, credit card companies offer various extra services, rewards programs and promos that would lure consumers to sign up with their company.
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Holiday shopping overloaded your credit cards? Use these eight tips from author and CPA Stephen L. Nelson to get your credit back under control.
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Credit cards are just like any form of credit, you should shop around to find the best deal. Depending on your situation, you may want to find a card with low rates, a reward program, or a 0% APR for transfers. Make sure you look at several credit card companies to find the best deal for you.
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Credit cards are often the first step for a consumer to build their credit score. When you make regular payments with a small credit limit, lenders will be more willing to lend you larger amounts. Before you jump out and open an account, make sure you dont have too many credit lines open or otherwise hurt your credit.
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If you have recently filed bankruptcy, it won’t be long before you are starting to ask yourself, "Ok, now, what do I do when I need a loan? Where do I got to get approved? Can I get approved?" Here are some overall basics about getting any kind of credit after a bankruptcy.
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If you have a credit card (most Americans have over 10) then you’ve probably received an offer called a “payment holiday”. You’ll receive a letter that says something to the effect, “That because XYZ Credit Card Company understands how difficult it is for some families around this time of year to make ends meet (or whatever other excuse they can come up with) that you are being given the opportunity to take a month off from making your monthly payment as a ’special gift’ and thank you for being such a valuable customer.”
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Einstein put it best when he said, "Compounding interest is the greatest mathematical discovery of all time". Now the question you need to ask is, "Do I want this force working for me or against me?" If you own a credit card and you carry-over balances from month to month then you’ve got that amazing force called compounding interest working against you.
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Is your credit report important? There are a lot of people who would not consider their credit rating as something too important to them in their life. There are others who, while recognising its importance, would not be overly concerned about the issue or understand the reasons for its importance.
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