Could Your Facebook Friends Actually Affect Your Credit?
Published:Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:33:58 -0800  
Traditionally, your credit score is determined by things like steady employment, paying bills on time, outstanding loans and number of inquiries into your credit history. But one lending firm is adding Facebook friends to the list....

Raise credit score by paying off mortgage?
Published:Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:27:28 -0800  
Q. My credit score is 600. I plan to pay off my home completely. This will eliminate a major debt. How much will this improve my credit score?...

Credit Score too Low for a Mortgage? Quick Fixes
Published:Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:52:31 -0800  
Individuals with a credit score below 700 face having to make concessions in regard to their interest rate and loan amount. But there are some steps would-be homeowners can take to quickly improve their score....

Old accounts in good standing wont hurt your credit score
Published:Mon, 12 Dec 2011 04:00:00 -0800  
Dont worry about removing old card accounts from your credit report, as long as the cards were in good standing when they were closed...

More Shoppers Use Credit to Snag Deals
Published:Mon, 19 Dec 2011 07:15:46 -0800  
Is holiday spending putting your credit score at risk? FOX 10s Kristin Anderson reports....

5 Things That — Surprisingly — Don’t Hurt Your Credit Score
Published:Mon, 19 Dec 2011 09:10:46 -0800  
There are a whole host of things that can wreak havoc on your credit score, from maxing out a credit card to having a home foreclosed on or declaring bankruptcy. But people often worry about situations or events that actually have no bearing on their FICO score, says Barry Paperno, consumer affairs manager for MyFICO.com. [...]...

When Must Lenders Tell Your Credit Score?
Published:Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:07:40 -0800  
In certain instances, a lender must reveal your credit score. Find out when....

Ten Innocent Ways to Damage Your Credit Score
Published:Mon, 12 Dec 2011 13:32:48 -0800  
But did you realize that otherwise insignificant financial decisions can also cause your score to plummet? Keep your credit report pristine by avoiding these potentially destructive moves whenever possible....

Can I raise my credit score by paying off my mortgage?
Published:Sun, 11 Dec 2011 07:30:54 -0800  
Debt adviser Dear Debt Adviser: My credit score is 600. I plan to pay off my home completely. This will eliminate a major debt. How much will this improve my credit score? Dear Patricia: How did you end up with a credit score of 600? Was it because you paid your mortgage late? My guess is no. So if you eliminate your mortgage, that still leaves the reason for the terrible score. That is where ......
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Could Your Facebook Friends Actually Af...
Published:Mon, 19 Dec 2011 18:33:58 -0800
Traditionally, your credit score is determined by things like steady employment, paying bills on time, outstanding loans and number of inquiries into your credit history. But one ......
Raise credit score by paying off mortga...
Published:Mon, 19 Dec 2011 00:27:28 -0800
Q. My credit score is 600. I plan to pay off my home completely. This will eliminate a major debt. How much will this improve my credit score?......
Credit Score too Low for a Mortgage? Qu...
Published:Thu, 15 Dec 2011 10:52:31 -0800
Individuals with a credit score below 700 face having to make concessions in regard to their interest rate and loan amount. But there are some steps would-be homeowners can take t......
Old accounts in good standing wont hurt...
Published:Mon, 12 Dec 2011 04:00:00 -0800
Dont worry about removing old card accounts from your credit report, as long as the cards were in good standing when they were closed......
More Shoppers Use Credit to Snag Deals...
Published:Mon, 19 Dec 2011 07:15:46 -0800
Is holiday spending putting your credit score at risk? FOX 10s Kristin Anderson reports.......