MANAGING YOUR CREDIT Articles
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Tips for Using Credit Cards
A credit card can help you build credit and manage your money. Follow these steps and precautions to make sure you fully understand your credit-card plan. Read more -
Ask an Expert: Running a Credit Card Balance
Q: Will carrying a credit-card balance hurt my credit? Read more -
Credit and Divorce
If you are divorcing, consider how your former spouse's behavior could affect your credit rating. Read more -
Correcting Your Credit Report
If there are inaccuracies in your credit report, you have the right to correct them. Here's how to do it. Read more -
Your Credit and the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Here's help understanding the ABCs of credit reports and your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Read more -
Improving Your Credit Score
Understanding the factors that go into your credit report can help you improve a less-than-perfect score. Read more -
A Blueprint for Rebuilding Your Credit
When you're trying to recover from a bad credit history, the key is to start small and build your credit slowly. Read more -
Why Should I Check My Credit Report Regularly?
Checking allows you to keep track of your financial progress, and catch credit mistakes and identity theft attempts. Read more -
Bankruptcy
Declaring bankruptcy is a last resort, but it's sometimes necessary. Find out what's involved before deciding. Read more



