Applying for loans can cause credit score drops

The point of having a good credit score is to get approved for loans with good rates. However, applying for a loan will ding a credit score.
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Credit rating bureaus have double standard for handling disputes

Credit rating bureaus have a V.I.P. list for preferential treatment when it comes to error corrections.
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Credit card use declining as more people turn to cash

Credit card use continues to decline. Fewer and fewer people are turning to the plastic because more people are trying to shed debt.
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How Can Your Credit Score Be Saved With Something As Simple As A Payday Loan?

Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.
Millions of people every year fall short on various bills and lose credit points. Payday loans are a no credit check option that can ease the pain.

Credit bureau Experian accused of fraud in California lawsuit

Experian, one of the three credit reporting bureaus, is being sued for fraud for selling credit reports information that is worthless.
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Experian to include rental data in credit reports

Thanks to Experian RentBureau, some tenants will now be able to contribute to a good credit score by maintaining consistent rental payments.
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Credit card delinquencies and debts fall in 2010

TransUnion reports that during the final three months of 2010, delinquencies and the national average debt for credit cards declined.
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Facts About Installment Loans Everyone Should Know Before Applying Online

Are installment loans online safe and secure? Is applying a big hassle with tons of hoops to jump through? We have the facts you want to know.
Are installment loans online safe and secure? Is applying a big hassle with tons of hoops to jump through? We have the facts you want to know.

Credit is Key to Managing Mortgage, Car and Installment Loans

Consumers are getting better about managing their credit by using installment loans, credit cards and investments wisely...