All articles tagged: “Ruining Credit”

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Why Eating Out is Ruining Your Credit

Why Eating Out is Ruining Your Credit

Dining out for lunch is a fun way to bond with your co-workers. Eating at or picking up food from a restaurant is the easy option after a long... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 11/3/14

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4 (Surprising) Things a Bad Credit Score Will Ruin

4 (Surprising) Things a Bad Credit Score Will Ruin

These days no one can afford to blow off their credit score. You may think you’re a responsible consumer by sticking to cash and debit purchases,... read more »

Stefanie O'Connell

By: Stefanie O'Connell • 5/30/14

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Could a Divorce Ruin Donald Sterling’s Credit?

Could a Divorce Ruin Donald Sterling’s Credit?

The world of professional basketball was set ablaze with controversy in April over racist remarks made by Los Angeles Clippers billionaire owner... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 5/29/14

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Bad Credit Can Ruin Even The Little Things in Life

Bad Credit Can Ruin Even The Little Things in Life

Bad credit impacts most of the important areas of our lives, from employment opportunities to renting a home or qualifying for a loan. But beyond... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 5/3/14

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Why a Foreclosure Will Destroy Your Credit

Why a Foreclosure Will Destroy Your Credit

Your credit score is essentially a grade for your money management history. When you fail to make mortgage payments to the point that your home... read more »

Stefanie O'Connell

By: Stefanie O'Connell • 4/7/14

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How Friends’ Weddings Can Ruin Your Credit

How Friends’ Weddings Can Ruin Your Credit

As the annual wedding season rapidly approaches, it’s important to keep some things in mind. There are few events more important in the lives of... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 4/2/14

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Can You Sue If a Credit Report Mistake Ruined Your Credit?

Can You Sue If a Credit Report Mistake Ruined Your Credit?

At this point, hopefully you know bad credit can make your life pretty miserable. But what if you have bad credit through no fault of your own?... read more »

BadCredit.org Staff

By: BadCredit.org Staff • 3/17/14

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How to Keep Grad School from Hurting Your Credit

How to Keep Grad School from Hurting Your Credit

As a general rule, the more education a person has, the more money they will earn during their lifetime. If you have decided to continue your... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 10/29/13

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Can a Joint Account Destroy Your Credit?

Can a Joint Account Destroy Your Credit?

If you have come to the point in a relationship where the two of you are discussing opening a joint account together, there are some things you... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 10/14/13

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How to Keep an Emergency from Hurting Your Credit Score

How to Keep an Emergency from Hurting Your Credit Score

In a perfect world, everything would go smoothly. In the real world, sometimes you get hit with a financial emergency. You could lose your job,... read more »

David Andrew

By: David Andrew • 10/8/13

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Do Rentals Hurt Your Credit?

Do Rentals Hurt Your Credit?

There are many things we do in our financial lives that impact our credit, both positively and negatively. But it may surprise you to learn about... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 7/29/13

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7 Ways You’re Unknowingly Ruining Your Credit

7 Ways You’re Unknowingly Ruining Your Credit

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who are just starting to feel better about your financial life and are beginning to open your wallet... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 7/24/13

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What to Do When a Foreclosure is Ruining Your Credit

What to Do When a Foreclosure is Ruining Your Credit

A foreclosure is one of the most painful events that can happen to us financially. On top of the pain of losing your home, there is the damaging... read more »

Mike Randall

By: Mike Randall • 7/1/13