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What Are the Risks of Co-signing?

If you haven't been asked by a close friend or family member to co-sign on a loan or credit card application yet, consider yourself lucky. Chances are you will be asked at some point in your life, so why not prepare yourself to give the right answer now?

Updated by Joshua Heckathorn on Tue, 2016-06-07 15:31

Disputing Errors On Credit Reports: How to Think Outside the Box

June 2nd, 2016 by Joshua Heckathorn
According to a report released by the Federal Trade Commission in 2013, 21 percent of American consumers have errors on their credit reports. And since the major credit reporting bureaus track the credit histories of roughly 200 million Americans, that means we can estimate some 42 million of us have errors on our credit reports. That’s a lot of errors!

CFPB Reports 882,800 Consumer Complaints Handled

by on June 1, 2016

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) recently announced in its monthly report for May 2016 that as of May 1st it had handled 882,800 consumer complaints. Of the complaints filed since the CFPB began handling them in October 2012, 143,700 were complaints specifically regarding credit reports.

Will Shopping the Market Hurt My FICO Scores?

Are you ready to shop for the best deals on a home or auto loan?

While multiple inquiries at one time for your credit report information can theoretically hurt your credit scores, the fact is they probably will not drop too much.  If you are searching for the best interest rates on a home or auto loan, then it's definitely worth shopping rates with at least three different lenders at one time to make sure you get the best rate available.

Updated by Joshua Heckathorn on Wed, 2016-06-01 13:30

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Credit Card Review: U.S. Bank FlexPerks® Travel Rewards Visa Signature® Card

May 25th, 2016 by Elisabeth Chan

You might be surprised to learn that one of the better signup bonus offers on the market comes from U.S. Bank. 

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Why Your Credit Score in College Will Affect You After Graduation

May 23rd, 2016 by Elisabeth Chan
What's the main goal of college? Most would say it's to get a degree so you can get a high-paying job after you graduate.

But, what might come along with this new job that you're working towards as well? Perhaps getting a new car, buying a house, or starting your own business one day? If so, it's important to remember that one of the key things involved with all of these goals will be your credit score.

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