Most Expensive Home in the U.S. on the Market for $190 Million

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Would you pay $190 million for a home? What if that home had 13,519 square feet and came with 50 acres of land that spread out on two islands? Copper Beech Farm, an estate with views of Long Island Sound, also includes tennis court, pool, … [Read more...]

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Monday Motivation: 10 Credit Tips for College Graduates

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After college, many college graduates walk into one of three realities: A good job and few bills to pay (no kids or mortgage yet), which yields quite a bit of extra cash No job or an okay job and a pile of student loans and credit card debt, or … [Read more...]

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VantageScore Drops Paid Collections

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Recently, VantageScore announced that it is updating its scoring model. One of the changes coming is the decision to drop paid collections accounts from the credit scoring model. When an account goes to collections, it can create a negative mark … [Read more...]

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Car Repossessions And Late Payments Rise As Auto Lending Standards Relax

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According to Experian, car repossessions and late car payments both rose substantially in the first months of 2013. USA Today, using data provided by Experian Automotive, reports that there has been a significant up-tick in people falling behind … [Read more...]

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Will Paying My Cell Phone Bill Affect My Credit?

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Next to paying for a roof over your head and keeping the lights on, a cell phone bill (and the cell phone that comes with it) is probably at the top of your list as a “necessary” monthly expense. Whether you just have a cell phone plan for … [Read more...]

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Can I Get a Loan if My Credit is REALLY Bad?

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Oh, credit scores. For some they are a source of infinite possibilities, but for many others they serve as a major roadblock on the path to financial goals such as purchasing a car or a home. While it’s true that bad credit can make it difficult to … [Read more...]

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Monday Motivation: How Your Credit Score is Impacting Your Job Hunt (and How to Improve it)

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Your credit score can determine whether or not you can secure a good rate on your mortgage, get approved for a car loan or open up a credit card. But did you know your credit score could be standing in the way between you and a job? Thanks to The … [Read more...]

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Some Payment Apps May Be Vulnerable to Skimming

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One of the growing consumer trends is that of using a smart phone to pay. Wallet apps are being developed that use near-field communication (NFC) technology to allow you to tap your smart phone against a credit card terminal, or wave it near the … [Read more...]

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Would You Wear a Sign with Your Credit Score on it?

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The mere mention of the phrase ‘credit score’ can send chills down the backs of some people and I’d like to know why. Given the importance of a credit score (after all, it is one of the keys to your personal credit kingdom), I’m fascinated … [Read more...]

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How to Make Sure Your Credit Report Doesn’t Destroy Your Job Prospects

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You already know that credit affects your ability to buy a home or a car, but did you know it could prevent you from getting a job as well? Even worse, the people who are most vulnerable to "credit discrimination" are unemployed and often have bad … [Read more...]

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Will Apple’s iWatch Help You With Credit Card Payments?

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Rumors are swirling about Apple’s next big project. What will it be? Right now, the word is that Apple is getting set to release a watch. According to Bernard Marr, posting on LinkedIn, Apple’s iWatch isn’t going to be your typical … [Read more...]

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