Is 702 a Good Credit Score?

On April 1, 2011 By

If your credit score is 702, you have good credit. According to Experian, any score that is above 700 is considered good by most lenders. However, there is still some room for improvement if your score is 702. A good credit score in the lower 700s can turn into a truly excellent score once [...]

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Having bad credit makes it harder not only to borrow money, but also to get a job or even rent a place to live. That’s right – it’s becoming much more commonplace for potential employers and landlords to check credit history. So, does credit repair really work? Is it possible to restore credit scores? The [...]

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Most people who diligently save money have their own ways of doing it. Using a savings account and depositing a set amount each week into it may be the most common method used, but there are actually a few other practical ways to save money that differ from just stashing it away.

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The Importance of Saving Money

On March 31, 2011 By

Most adult people have some idea of the importance of saving money, but few put what they know to work for them. People who do make an effort to save often don’t put enough money aside. In truth, many people don’t actually enjoy saving money because the money isn’t intended for immediate use, and they [...]

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Payday Debt Consolidation

On March 30, 2011 By

There are some companies popping out of the woodwork lately offering to consolidate payday loan debt. This comes as no surprise seeing as how the decline of the economy has caused more and more people to seek out payday loans because they have no other way to borrow money. Some people take out loans from [...]

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Just about everyone has seen advertisements for companies offering debt relief. These ads seem a lot more appealing to people who are actually in debt with no foreseeable way out. In truth, there are few legitimate debt relief companies. The majority are designed to rip consumers off, taking the last few dollars they have left [...]

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Do Fast Debt Solutions Exist?

On March 30, 2011 By

If you’re in over your head in debt, you probably want to find the easiest way out. Unfortunately, getting out of debt is a lot harder than getting in it. There are plenty of companies and individuals who will try to convince you to take them up on their fast debt solutions, but following the [...]

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According to Experian, a 570 credit score falls into the high-risk range. Having a score this low means that lenders will be highly unlikely to extend credit to you. Getting your credit score to go up will take some time and patience on your part, and it may not be very easy. You may [...]

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Creating a successful budget isn’t possible without first coming up with an average for utilities. The bad thing about utility bills is that it’s not always possible to know from month to month exactly how much they will be. This makes it hard for some people to budget correctly because an electric bill that was [...]

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Now is a great time for people to start saving money thanks to the many savings account incentives that banks are starting to offer in an attempt to bring in more customers. Cash, fund matching, and higher interest earnings are some of the most notable incentives. Many people are opening accounts for no reason other [...]

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