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What is Credit History? How You Can Build It

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Your credit history is the primary source of information for lenders about your financial past and present. Some people have a long credit history. Others have a short credit history. And some people have no credit history at all.

As the name implies, your credit history… Read More

Cashing Out Your 401(k): What You Should Know

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If you want to pay off debt, you might be asking yourself, “Can I cash out my 401(k)?”

The quick answer is that you can. But whether you should cash out may be the more important question.

Before going down that road, you should first review the 401(k) loan rules—and understand… Read More

8 Credit Score Facts You Need to Know

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Your credit score tells lenders about your creditworthiness—or how likely you are to pay your bills on time. That’s why lenders weigh your credit score along with other factors as they decide whether to approve you for a loan or credit card, and how much interest to … Read More

How to Budget Money So You Can Save

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It’s not uncommon to think about how to budget money. Maybe you already wonder about your best approach. You may have debt you need to pay down or you could have a different goal such as saving for a vacation, building an emergency fund, or buying a new home. Whatever the… Read More