Will carrying a credit card balance through month end hurt your credit score

As I vaguely mentioned in my $100,000 by Age 30 year end recap post my wife and I are starting to save for a house we want to build down the road ( ... and research. One thing that I want to start preparing for is upping my credit score to get it as high as possible to make sure that I would qualify for the best rates. My credit score is not bad [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 06:00:12

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Compare Credit Cards for Best Deals

Now is not the time to be spending unnecessary money; ... and what that means not only to our cash flow but our credit report. Further, the fees that we wind up paying ... possible for us to shave money off of payments including lowering the interest rate on our mortgage through [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 04:07:57

News and Blogs: Friday, November 14, 2008

America’s 20 Best Health Plans. Unsurprisingly, my plan is not on this list from MSN and US News & World Report ... higher interest rates on consumer credit cards. For the “News and Blogs” features, which I plan ... . I should take advantage of my Aetna plan more by visiting a doctor for a check-up once in a while [more...]

Date: 2008-11-14 18:30:08

The economy

CNN By Stephen Gandel and Paul J. Lim Last Updated: October 9, 2008: 12: ... with easy credit, snapped up properties as if they were playing Monopoly. As prices soared, buyers ... their highest ratings on the “best” of this debt. This house of cards came down when subprime [more...]

Date: 2008-10-11 18:40:36

Useful Tips When Choosing Credit Cards

Chances are you have received your share of “pre-approved” credit card offers in the mail, some with low introductory rates and other perks ... that require no application. Annual Percentage Rate: The APR is a measure of the cost of credit ... , shop around to get the best deal. Credit Card Terms: A credit card is a form of borrowing that often [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 08:11:57

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