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A secured credit card can help you rebuild your credit score. Here’s how it works
Fortune via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoMost major credit card issuers offer two types of credit cards: secured and unsecured. The main...
How to choose the right debt settlement company for you
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 7 months agoLooking for a debt settlement company can be a daunting process. Not only are you dealing with the...
Debt relief and credit scams
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 6 months agoKey takeaways Consumers with hefty debt loads or lower credit scores are targets for debt relief and credit card scams. If someone reaches out to you...
17 Tips for Baby Boomers To Tackle Their Student Debt
GOBankingRates via Yahoo Finance· 1 month agokupicoo / iStock.com If you are a baby boomer currently struggling with student loan debt, you’re...
What is the Equal Credit Opportunity Act?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 1 year agodjile/Shutterstock The Equal Credit Opportunity Act (ECOA) is legislation passed in 1974 that prohibits creditors from discriminating against an...
How soon can you file Chapter 13 after Chapter 7 bankruptcy?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 5 months agoKey takeaways Chapter 7 bankruptcy involves discharging debt through liquidation. Chapter 13...
Am I responsible for debts from my deceased spouse?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 8 months agoKey takeaways You are responsible for debts if you were a joint borrower, live in a community property state, state law requires you to pay or are the...
Do installment loans build credit? What to know before you take one out
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 4 months agoKey takeaways Installment loans are repaid in fixed monthly payments for a fixed period of time. You...
Should I file bankruptcy for $12K debt?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 5 months agoKey takeaways There is no minimum amount of debt required to file for bankruptcy. That said, if you have less than $10,000 worth of unsecured debt, it's...
Experts: 3 Ways To Improve Your Credit Using a Credit Card
GOBankingRates via Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoCredit cards are a useful tool so long as you know how to use them. They make it just as easy to...
