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San Francisco's Credit Health Ailing; 3 Credit Score Lessons

According to the latest data, the good news is that San Franciscans’ credit health is faring better than the average consumer nationwide....
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Most Americans may not qualify for a mortgage

Only 1 in 3 Americans have the credit score needed to qualify for a mortgage.Only 32% of consumers nationwide have a credit score of 720 or higher,...
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Tips for owning your own home after college graduation

Getting a college education is a goal many people pursue in an effort to take that first step into adulthood and living the American Dream....
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5 Quick Credit Tips

Better score = lower rate5 tips for better credit 1) Keep all balances on credit cards below 30% of available credit 2) Never pay late. If you are...
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How much can a bad credit score cost you?

We all know the key to financial success is having a good credit score. But if you have a bad one how much can that cost you?The Second Annual...
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Saving Money: Should you accept an offer for a store credit card?

So you're in your favorite store, all pumped up on shopping savings adrenaline. You eventually make your way to the cashier carrying an arm...
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Do you really need a good credit score?

You’re dealing with the debt. You’re paying your bills on time, not incurring new debt and working on a little savings. But you know...
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Expect fallout from a strategic default

When you decide to quit making mortgage payments and walk away from home ownership, you are taking a walk down a slippery path.It's a path to a...
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New plastic doesn't have to melt down your credit score

Facing losses due to regulatory crack downs and frugal consumers paying off and cutting up cards, credit card issuers are once again filling your...
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Say what? My credit report is correct!?

You can rest easy about the potential for errors on your credit report, just as long as you aren’t lulled into a false sense of security...
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