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The Latest Advice for Bad Credit

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Once you’ve built up credit, you can close your secured card and get back the deposit.
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The Self – Credit Builder Account with Secured Visa can help boost your score.
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Delinquent debt has a shelf life, but certain mistakes can keep it fresh.
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A derogatory mark is a negative entry on a credit report.
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Social Security is protected from creditors in most cases, but there are exceptions.
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A low credit score could hurt your apartment search, but you can get around it.
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Find out how you can qualify for a balance transfer card with bad credit.
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Make a plan to pay off a balance transfer before its promotional period ends.