October 21st, 2008
You know how important your credit score is. And with lenders reluctant to offer good loan terms to any but those with with the best scores, it is vital that you do what you can to improve your credit score. Credit Karma offers you a way to simulate the effects your actions have on your […]
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August 7th, 2008
One of the classic ways that students have been able to improve their credit scores has been through the “authorized user” loophole. In this scenario, you are added as an “authorized user” to someone else’s credit card. Preferably someone who has good credit (traditionally your parents ). This boosts your score almost instantly.
As you might […]
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June 20th, 2008
Because a good credit score can save you thousands in interest charges and affect a variety of aspects of your personal finances, it is important to:
Improve your credit score.
You can get an idea of your credit score for free from Credit Karma. And then you need to take these steps to improve it:
Make all payments […]
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June 3rd, 2008
A lot is written about your credit score:
How to improve your credit score (from paying down credit card debt to paying your bills on time).
What goes into a credit score (payment history, amounts owed, etc.).
Why your credit score is important (better rates, loan approval and more).
Where to find your credit score (MyFico.com, major credit bureaus).
But […]
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