9 Things You Should (And Shouldn’t) Say to a Debt Collector
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The Fair Debt Collections Practices Act helps protect you from predatory debt collectors when you’ve missed a bill... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 5/5/15
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Good credit is vital part of maintaining long-term financial success. A high credit score means better interest... read more »
By: Alexandra Leslie • 4/1/15
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In a nutshell: Americans love to consume, but living a life of excess — especially with your finances — can lead to... read more »
By: BadCredit.org Staff • 3/17/15
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Your credit report packs a hefty punch that can help you access credit or destroy your prospects for many years.... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 2/12/15
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Last month, we took at look at some of America’s most financially responsible cities. Drawing on data from... read more »
By: BadCredit.org Staff • 1/13/15
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Most of the time, it makes sense to pay with your credit card. You’ll earn card rewards on your purchases and as... read more »
By: David Andrew • 1/13/15
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Are you paying for the mistakes of others? Make sure these mistakes aren’t costing you by following these four... read more »
By: Stefanie O'Connell • 1/6/15
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Admittedly, credit scores can seem perplexing sometimes. You likely have three different FICO scores, depending on... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 12/29/14
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Do you have a rocky relationship with your credit? Is that troubled relationship keeping you from getting the... read more »
By: Stefanie O'Connell • 12/23/14
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We all know how important it is to have good credit, and most of us know what we need to do to keep it that way. We... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 11/12/14
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Dining out for lunch is a fun way to bond with your co-workers. Eating at or picking up food from a restaurant is... read more »
By: BadCredit.org Staff • 11/3/14
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Credit commercials and advertisements on TV, radio and the Internet continually echo the importance of healthy... read more »
By: Stefanie O'Connell • 10/9/14
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I may be a financial writer and expert, but I’ll be honest: My track record is far from perfect. My parents did... read more »
By: BadCredit.org Staff • 5/23/14
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A credit score is calculated from many different aspects of your financial history. Aside from your payment... read more »
By: Ryan Moran • 4/19/14
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We use banks and credit cards as tools for storing, growing and leveraging our cash. In return, the bank gets to... read more »
By: Stefanie O'Connell • 3/24/14
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Ever go to a bar and get asked if you’d like to start a tab? While it’s certainly more convenient and efficient to... read more »
By: Stefanie O'Connell • 3/21/14
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How often do you throw away spoiled milk, stale bread or rotten vegetables? If you tallied up the cost of every... read more »
By: Stefanie O'Connell • 3/3/14
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If you’ve ever read anything about day-to-day money-saving strategies, you’ve probably heard some version of the... read more »
By: Stefanie O'Connell • 2/15/14
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Retailers know what’s hot on Valentine’s Day and they are happy to cash in by inflating prices on the most popular... read more »
By: Stefanie O'Connell • 2/11/14
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Building good credit is important if you want to eventually qualify for low loan and insurance rates. The best way... read more »
By: BadCredit.org Staff • 1/28/14
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Repaying multiple loans, whether from irresponsible credit card use or a costly graduate education, can get... read more »
By: BadCredit.org Staff • 12/3/13
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Most people struggle to pay off debt after a financial setback. If you’re in debt because of a divorce, job loss,... read more »
By: Heather Stephens • 11/5/13
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Believe it or not, there is a right way and a wrong way to save your hard-earned money. In fact, there is a right... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 9/30/13
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Of all the reasons people end up in debt, our behavior is the one thing in which we have complete control. By... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 9/14/13
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Your credit score is a key part of your financial success. A bad credit score can make it more difficult to buy a... read more »
By: David Andrew • 8/21/13