Bad Credit
Bad credit reflects the likelihood you will not be able to repay debt and is typically indicated by a low credit score. Learn how to avoid bad credit and how to reverse your standing if you have it.
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Charge-Off Rate (Credit Card)
A credit card charge-off rate is a measurement that shows the amount of defaulted credit card balances in comparison with the total amount o...
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Penalty Repricing
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Universal Default
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Can a Walmart Credit Card Help Build Credit?
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Can a Best Buy Credit Card Help You Build Credit?
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How Bad Is My Credit Score?
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The 5 Biggest Factors That Affect Your Credit
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7 Things You Didn't Know Affect Your Credit Score
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The Side Effects of Bad Credit
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Top Sources for Free Credit Scores
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Common Things That Improve or Lower Credit Scores
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Will Bouncing a Check Damage My Credit Score?
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How Not Paying Cable Bills Could Hurt Your Credit Score
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Do inquiries for pre-approved offers affect my credit score?
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How Too Many Credit Cards Can Hurt Your Credit Score
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How Will Debt Settlement Affect My Credit Score?
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Will Getting a Student Loan Deferral Hurt My Credit Score?
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Secured Credit Card Definition
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Semi-Secured Credit Card Definition
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Getting a Home Equity Loan With Bad Credit
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Subprime Borrower Definition
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How to Improve Your Credit Score
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How Long Does Negative Information Stay on Your Credit Report?
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Avoid These Credit Repair Mistakes
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Can You Pay to Remove a Bad Credit Report?
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Expert Tips for Cutting Credit Card Debt
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