Elana just mentioned this a few days ago but it bears repeating.
If you are in one of the eastern states or a US territory like me, our time has finally arrived! As of September 1, 2005, we are now eligible for a free copy of our credit reports. We are the [...]
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Have you ever meant to follow up on a old utility deposit but just haven’t? What about a savings account with only a few dollars that you didn’t think was worth pursuing? A final paycheck from a former employer? If your money goes unclaimed for a period of time, it is considered [...]
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It’s been out there for awhile now. The Federal government passed a law (the Fair Credit Reporting Act or FCRA) allowing you to pull your credit report annually. The Northeastern United States can do so on September 1. However, did you know this isn’t the only type of report you’re eligible to pull? Your information is stored in many locations, and these specialized credit reports are just as susceptible to identity theft as your standard credit report.
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MSN Money columnist Liz Pulliam Weston’s book, Your Credit Score, is a great overview of anything and everything you ever wanted to know about credit scoring.
For those who don’t believe that your credit score is important, the first chapter outlines what poor and mediocre credit costs you over a lifetime using realistic examples of credit [...]
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