Yes, Debt Settlement Will Affect Your Credit Score

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When your credit card company offers to take a settlement of your balance in lieu of payment in full to satisfy your debts, you may be relieved a bit to be rid of a debt but concerned about the impact it will have on your future credit. Settling a debt can help make your finances [...]

What Is A “Good” Credit Score?

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If you would have asked an expert that question about your credit score a year ago, you would likely have received a different answer than the one that is true today. What used to be considered a good credit score back then was 680 or above but these days, if you want to get the [...]

Where To Get Your Free Annual Credit Report

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All consumers are entitled to a free credit report every 12 months. Some states, including Colorado, Georgia, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey,  and Vermont have state laws that make residents eligible for a free credit report under state law. Additionally, all consumers who have been denied credit have a right to request a copy of [...]

Credit Karma Review

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Founded in March 2007 Credit Karma, Inc is a company based in San Francisco, CA that provides consumers a truly free credit score and tools to understand and improve that score. In an industry where very few things are “free” Credit Karma actually stands apart from the crowd and offers 100% free credit scores with [...]