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Viewer Question: How Do I Get A Free Credit Score?

Viewer Question: How Do I Get A Free Credit Score?

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Jan 27 - If you can navigate the minefield of misleading ads, you might be able to find a free credit report. But you still won't be able to get a free credit score. Here's why.

The True Cost of Bad Credit

The True Cost of Bad Credit

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Jan 25 - Find out how many points your credit score will drop if you make one of these common mistakes.

Tips for Applying for a Credit Card

Tips for Applying for a Credit Card

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Jan 14 - When you're shopping for credit cards, it pays to know which type of consumer you are.

2010 Inflation Predictions

2010 Inflation Predictions

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Jan 08 - What's it going to cost to gas up the car this year? How about health insurance? And are college costs going up? Let's find out.

Credit Card Predictions for 2010

Credit Card Predictions for 2010

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Jan 06 - Seven predicted changes to the credit card industry coming in 2010.

2010 Predictions from Wall Street and Main Street: Stocks, Housing and Oil

2010 Predictions from Wall Street and Main Street: Stocks, Housing and Oil

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Jan 05 - Every year we sit down with the chief economist from Standard & Poors, and interview people like you, to get predictions from the year ahead. Here's what we heard in 2009, as well as their predictions for 2010.

2009: A Turbulent Year for Credit Card Issuers and Cardholders

2009: A Turbulent Year for Credit Card Issuers and Cardholders

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Dec 17 - This past year has been one of the most turbulent years in the history of the credit card industry for both issuers and cardholders.

Consumer Debt Continues to Decline

Consumer Debt Continues to Decline

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Dec 10 - Consumers continue to pay off debt at a record rate, and fewer are counting on credit to buy their holiday gifts.

Hate Your Bank? 3 Steps to Ditch ‘Em

Hate Your Bank? 3 Steps to Ditch ‘Em

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Dec 04 - There are still places you can get free checking with lower fees. And switching doesn't have to be a hassle.

The CARD Act: What Congress Forgot To Fix

The CARD Act: What Congress Forgot To Fix

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Nov 17 - When Congress passed the Credit Card Accountability, Responsibility and Disclosure Act (CARD), they forgot to fix a few things.