6 Steps to Spring Cleaning for your Credit

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Spring is a time of renewed energy as people start to spruce up their homes, plant gardens and look ahead to warmer weather and outdoor fun. Spring Cleaning is a time-honored ritual of throwing out accumulated clutter and scrubbing the floors – out … [Read more...]

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Why the NFL’s Calvin Johnson is a financial planning role model

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Detroit Lions wide receiver Calvin Johnson recently signed one of the largest contracts in NFL history - 7 years and $132 million, with $60 million guaranteed. Nicknamed "Megatron" for his leaping ability and hand-eye coordination, Calvin Johnson … [Read more...]

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Quizzle Weekly Must-Reads: April 13, 2012

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Economic News that Affects Your Budget: More foreclosures coming soon: Lenders are sitting on a backlog of over 1 million home foreclosures that have been delayed due to regulatory hiccups and paperwork problems, but those foreclosures are … [Read more...]

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Are You Living in Your Dream Home? Home is where the heart is! At Quizzle, we work to help people make their dreams a reality. Those dreams usually involve owning your own home. As Quizzle reaches 1 million users, we're celebrating … [Read more...]

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Credit Score: Is it the Number or the Direction?

The Truth about Credit Scores, from a Credit Score Creator

Your credit score should be “X.” If you don’t have a credit score of at least “X,” then you won’t get approved for a loan. If these statements sound familiar, it’s not a surprise. Most consumers understand that their credit score and … [Read more...]

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According to the FTC, The Number One Complaint Is Identity Theft.

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According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), for the 12th year in a row, the number one complaint they receive is about identity theft. Identity theft is a rampant problem that is sweeping the world. When your personal information gets into the … [Read more...]

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Foreclosure, Your Credit and Your Future

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A foreclosure can send a credit score from 720 down to 570. When you see this, it might cause a small pain in your chest or stomach because you know that a credit score in the high 500s can mean loan denial for future loans you apply to obtain. The … [Read more...]

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Closing Accounts without Scarring Your Credit

What Is Credit Utilization and Why Should I Care?

When you look at your credit report, or even your wallet, all you see is a bunch of credit card accounts. Even if you are one of the credit card holders that pay off their credit card balances each month or hardly ever use the credit cards, you are … [Read more...]

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Taxes and Your Identity: How to File One and Protect the Other

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As if filing your tax returns isn’t traumatic enough, now the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) says thieves are stealing your identity, and the source of their information is your tax returns. Unfortunately, you’re not safer filing your taxes … [Read more...]

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Consumer Credit Counseling – Right for Me?

Debt Consolidation vs. Credit Counseling

Lots of people are struggling to get their debt under control, to create a budget, to save more money and live more comfortably within their means. If you have been struggling to make your monthly payments, you might consider Consumer Credit … [Read more...]

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In Tough Lending Times, Private Mortgages are on the Rise

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  Banks, mortgages lenders and other traditional lenders may have stricter lending criteria, but private mortgage lenders may be reaping the benefits. Private mortgage lending has become a more popular option for various types of borrowers and … [Read more...]

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