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Foreclosure and Credit Counseling
Foreclosure is a term no homeowner wants to hear. It means you’ve fallen behind on your mortgage payments to the point where the lender is threatening to seize your home. While this can be a scary and overwhelming situation, it’s important to know that there are safe and effective foreclosure prevention options available to homeowners […]
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Using Your Tax Refund to Pay Down Debt
After you file your taxes, you might have another big milestone to check off of your financial “to do” list this year. What milestone am I referring to? Paying off debt! If you’re due a…
Read MoreAmericans Not Paying Bills on Time — and Why That’s Bad
Paying your bills on time can save you money and stress. When you pay a bill by the monthly due date, you avoid late payment fees, penalty interest rates, potential damage to your credit scores…
Read MoreDealing With Negative Credit Report Information
Negative information doesn’t stay on your credit reports forever. Thanks to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) most negative information must be removed from your reports after seven years, and hard inquiries are removed after…
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