All articles tagged: “Good Credit”

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Guide

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How Having Good Credit May Help You Get a Job (Feb. 2024)

How Having Good Credit May Help You Get a Job

Did you know good credit can do more for you than help you get approved for a loan? For some people, good credit may help you get a job. While... read more »

Josh Smith

By: Josh Smith • 11/29/17

Study

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Study Analyzes Good and Bad Credit Contagion

Study Analyzes Good and Bad Credit Contagion

Anyone paying attention to news reports during the collapse of our banking system was treated to detailed information about credit-default swaps.... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 1/5/15

Blog

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America’s 20 Most Financially Responsible Cities

America’s 20 Most Financially Responsible Cities

Experian recently released its fifth annual State of Credit report, measuring the financial health of more than 200 cities and metropolitan areas... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 12/16/14

Study

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Study: Excellent Credit Could Save You 116% on Car Insurance

Study: Excellent Credit Could Save You 116% on Car Insurance

Your insurance rates could more than double if you have no credit history, according to a recent survey by WalletHub. The survey polled five of... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 9/25/14

Blog

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The Surprising Truth About Perfect Credit Scores

The Surprising Truth About Perfect Credit Scores

Your credit score is a number determined solely by actions that show a lender how responsible you have been with your finances. Some say the... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 4/22/14

Guide

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How to Use the Luck of the Irish to Get Good Credit

How to Use the Luck of the Irish to Get Good Credit

Have you ever known someone who just seemed to be lucky in everything they did? You know the type: always in the right place at the right time,... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 3/14/14

Blog

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A Beginner’s Guide to Building Good Credit

A Beginner’s Guide to Building Good Credit

Everyone seems to know bits and pieces about credit. People tend to know a high credit score is good and low credit score is bad. But not many... read more »

Raafeh Rahim

By: Raafeh Rahim • 3/12/14

Guide

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How to Frugally Celebrate Your Good Credit

How to Frugally Celebrate Your Good Credit

So your credit score is on the rise and you’re getting your finances back to where they belong – that calls for a celebration. But hold on before... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 3/11/14

Blog

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4 Ways to Win an Oscar for Good Credit

4 Ways to Win an Oscar for Good Credit

With the Academy Awards approaching on Sunday, March 2, many of us are debating which nominees are most deserving of an Oscar. But when you’ve... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 2/25/14

Blog

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Tips for Having Good Credit in 2014

Tips for Having Good Credit in 2014

2014 is here and you may be setting goals for the new year. How about building a good credit score? This would be a huge financial accomplishment... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 1/6/14

Guide

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How to Make Good Credit a New Year’s Resolution

How to Make Good Credit a New Year’s Resolution

The end of 2013 is coming up fast, which means it is almost time to ring in the new year. This is not only a great time to celebrate, but it’s... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 12/31/13

Blog

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Can Good Credit Ever Be a Disadvantage?

Can Good Credit Ever Be a Disadvantage?

A good credit score makes your life better. With good credit, you will find it easier to qualify for loan, will pay less to borrow money and... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 12/31/13

Blog

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You Hate Me Because I Have Good Credit

You Hate Me Because I Have Good Credit

My friend “Julie” gave me a pep talk for BadCredit.org readers. Here’s what she said: I know you hate me. I have good credit, great credit,... read more »

Valerie Rind

By: Valerie Rind • 11/15/13