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Don’t go out and get a loan for a new car when you’re also applying for a mortgage loan. Too
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Don’t go out and get a loan for a new car when you’re also applying for a mortgage loan. Too
Navigating the turbulent seas of personal finance can sometimes feel like an overwhelming task. Especially when your credit score has
If you didn’t expect this to happen, take comfort now that you’ve learned an important lesson and can be aware
With a bad credit score, your interest rate will typically be higher. Worst case, you might not get the mortgage at
In the same way, an authorized user can rack up a credit score; they can also shoot themselves in the foot. Good
Over time, it becomes clear to lenders and to your credit score that canceling a credit card does not mean
So, you got approved for your car loan. Congratulations! What’s that car payment looking like? Hopefully it’s not costing you
Banks can calculate your minimum monthly payment in several ways depending on your balance and your agreement.
Keeping your utilization rate low is great, but you don’t want it to be at zero. Zero means you’re not
Tides tip: Remember that credit length is based on the average age of all your credit accounts, so even if you
So, you made a budget and know how much money to set aside each month, but don’t actually set it
Try to support your loved ones by giving them a helping hand when in need, but be careful when you
Don’t go out and get a loan for a new car when you’re also applying for a mortgage loan. Too
A debt validation letter is a letter confirming whether or not you actually owe a debt, or that the creditor
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If you keep your old accounts open and don’t use them then your credit history stays long. If you close accounts as
The balance transfer method aims to transfer all your debt from a high-interest rate credit card to a low-interest rate.
With a bad credit score, your interest rate will typically be higher. Worst case, you might not get the mortgage at
Over time, it becomes clear to lenders and to your credit score that canceling a credit card does not mean
Banks can calculate your minimum monthly payment in several ways depending on your balance and your agreement.
So, you made a budget and know how much money to set aside each month, but don’t actually set it
Don’t go out and get a loan for a new car when you’re also applying for a mortgage loan. Too
The balance transfer method aims to transfer all your debt from a high-interest rate credit card to a low-interest rate.
If you didn’t expect this to happen, take comfort now that you’ve learned an important lesson and can be aware
In the same way, an authorized user can rack up a credit score; they can also shoot themselves in the foot. Good
So, you got approved for your car loan. Congratulations! What’s that car payment looking like? Hopefully it’s not costing you
Keeping your utilization rate low is great, but you don’t want it to be at zero. Zero means you’re not
Tides tip: Remember that credit length is based on the average age of all your credit accounts, so even if you
Try to support your loved ones by giving them a helping hand when in need, but be careful when you
If you keep your old accounts open and don’t use them then your credit history stays long. If you close accounts as
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