Credit Card Debt

The average American has more than $9,000 in credit card debt. While having a credit card isn't a bad thing, letting credit card debt pile up over time can place an enormous strain on your finances. Take a look at the articles, Q&A's, blog posts and videos we have linked to this topic for ideas on how to handle credit card debt and your personal finances.

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Credit Reporting Agencies And Your Debts

Added October 1, 2009 by Ilyce R. Glink

Credit Reporting Agencies And Your Debts
Credit reporting agencies or bureaus collect information from thousands of sources.

Do the major credit reporting agencies obtain information from sources outside of the United States?

Do Equifax, Experian and TransUnion get that information from overseas?

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Common Credit Mistakes That Lower Your Credit Score

May 15, 2009

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Do you know what kind of credit mistakes are lowering your credit score? Common mistakes may be dragging down your credit score and you may not even know what you're doing. Keep your credit card balance below 50 percent of your available credit. If you max out your credit cards every month you may…

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