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<title>Your Credit Report Score at Little Or No Cost</title>
<description>We all know that our credit reports and scores are very important parts of life. A bad credit score can ruin many aspects of our lives also. Today, everyone is able to get a copy of their credit report for free from the three main credit bureaus.</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:59:03 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Any Credit Reporting Service That is Worthwhile?</title>
<description>You are constantly seeing advertisements online about credit reporting services and how you can get your report and you sometimes wonder if there are any such services that are worthwhile and why you would need to use them. You know that you are entitled to one free credit report every year from each of the credit reporting agencies, so you might not see the sense in using a service.</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 15:59:03 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Online Credit Report - The Fair Credit Reporting Act of 2004</title>
<description>The Fair Credit Reporting Act is an American Federal law that protects the consumers from the credit bureaus publishing inaccurate credit related information about them. Since credit bureaus retrieve their information from a large variety of sources, statistics alone show that there will be several mistakes listed. Since so much of country depends upon the credit industry for purchasing power, the government enacted this law to protect the consumer so they can continue to establish credit.</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:59:08 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Credit Reporting - Who Can Access My Credit Report?</title>
<description>Knowing the answer to this question is very important for anybody who needs to borrow. In the past, the answer was that anybody could view a credit report almost any time they wanted to, but since the Fair Credit Reporting Act (hereafter FCRA) of 1970 was passed, and since the subsequent modifications in 2003, the rights of the consumer have been much improved, allowing for very specific conditions on which somebody can view a person&#39;s credit.</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 13:59:06 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Free Annual Credit Report - Reviewing the Paid Options</title>
<description>Reviewing your credit report is something that you should make a habit of doing. The FBI has said that identity theft is the single fastest growing crime for six consecutive years now, and regularly checking your credit report is the single best way to protect yourself against it.</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 12:59:02 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Does a Debt Consolidation Agency Hurt Credit in Any Way?</title>
<description>When a person becomes in debt it means that they owe money, but when those debts turn into long term arrears, court orders and payments collected by collection agencies that is when owing money starts to become stressful.   What all this long term adverse credit will do to your credit score, is bring any high or average ratings crashing down with one heck of a bump. The first a person usually knows about this is when their next loan application is declined, leaving them scratching their head.</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 08:59:02 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>What Effect Does Using a Debt Consolidation Agency Have on Your Credit Rating?</title>
<description>With the economy the way it is today many people are turning to debt consolidation as a means of getting their financial affairs in order. If you&#39;re considering this, and many people today are, you may also be wondering if it will affect your credit rating.</description>
<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 07:59:05 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Wise Up This Christmas</title>
<description>With November just around the corner and the daylight hours dwindling, the Christmas season is drawing closer and closer. The event evokes images of families swapping presents and pleasantries, great turkey dinners and crowding round the television to watch the Queen&#39;s speech. However, the months and weeks before the 25 December represent a worrisome and torrid time for many parents, as they struggle to cope with the demands and costs that Christmas has come to represent. The race to secure the year&#39;s must have item(s) is often a daunting one.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:57:44 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Do All Auto Loans Count Against My Credit Score?</title>
<description>Not all car loans are going to count against a credit score. Consumers often confuse this and think they are building credit.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 18:15:23 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Improving Credit Score and Credit Habits at Once</title>
<description>Too many bad credit card providers don&#39;t give out a manual on proper credit card use along with offers. This could mean learning the hard way. How you use your credit card is the key to building good credit. Along the way, you would be able to acquire excellent credit habits. At the end of the day, you&#39;d have a credit score to boost.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:00:22 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Using Credit Reporting Services to Improve Your Scores</title>
<description>The popularity of credit reporting services grew proportionately to the importance of ratings. Each month you have the ability to detect changes on all major reporting agencies. These services are convenient and, more importantly, provide an essential tool to maintain your financial health.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:59:08 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Six Steps to Better Credit With Credit Repair</title>
<description>You can improve your credit with credit repair. Take action today with these six steps and you will see your credit improving before you know it!</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:15:02 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Three Things You Should Know About Credit Scores</title>
<description>There are many myths that surround credit scores. This article tells people three of the myths that limit their actions. Namely, the myth that credit scores are permanent, credit scores are absolute and that credit scores are perfect.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:12:54 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>A Glimpse at Credit Scores and How it Affects You</title>
<description>The financial crisis has taken its toll on everyone. There is no one and nothing untouched by it. Now more than ever, to prevent this event from ever happening again, all people should be aware of how and why they spend. Credit reports and credit scores are currently the most important documents that people should know and care about.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:11:44 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>If They Have Wrong Information, You Would Have the Wrong Score</title>
<description>Credit scores stand for crucial information about a person. It is the defining factor that helps lenders, financial institutions, creditors and banks to decide who are worthy of credit and who are not. However it is a fact that the main basis to which these three-digit number is extracted from is not pool-proof at all.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:11:33 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Where do the Scores Come From in Your Credit Score?</title>
<description>Everyone can get his or her own credit score but unlike credit reports we are not entitled to a free copy which will be issued by the credit reporting agencies once a year. Credit scores can be availed at a reasonable fee. Another difference credit reports have from credit scores is with regards to disputes. As we all know credit reports contents can be disputed however this does not hold true for credit scores.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 15:10:59 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Are Credit Reporting Services Worth the Try?</title>
<description>Your credit report is your key to getting a home, car or any other big ticket items. The information in your report is calculated into a formula that will give you a credit score. This score is what many lenders will &#39;pull&#39; to see if you are eligible for their loan. Let&#39;s face it, almost no one has the money to put $300,000 cash down on a home or even $30,000 down for a car; so if you and your family want to live the American Dream, you are going to need a good credit report.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:59:11 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Online Credit Reports - Know Your Scores Instantly</title>
<description>You have three options. You could purchase a credit report directly each of the three major reporting agencies. You could request a free annual report from them. Most people prefer a far easier, third alternative.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:59:10 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Best Credit Cards - Tips For Finding the Right Offer For You</title>
<description>There most certainly are plenty of credit card offers available on the market these days. The sheer number of choices can make it difficult to find the best credit cards to fit your financial needs. That is why knowing what to look for while you search and compare is so incredibly important.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:42:26 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Free Credit Report - How to Obtain it the Easy Way</title>
<description>When it comes to your credit rating, we are all aware that it is probably the single most important thing we can protect. Identity theft is running rampant and in an age where you need good credit to rent a home or even to get a job, we can not afford to leave it unmonitored for long periods of time. To protect your credit score you must proactively monitor the activity on your credit report. For that you must periodically check up on all activity reported from all three of the major credit bureaus.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 12:59:02 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Zero APR Balance Transfer Credit Cards</title>
<description>What would you say if I tell you that credit cards could be beneficial for you in some situations? While many will advise you stay away from credit cards, there are specific situations where getting a credit card is highly recommendable, if you are struggling with your monthly bills, something no unusual nowadays because of the world economic state, then consider apply for a credit card with zero APR on balance transfers.</description>
<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 09:53:14 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>How to Improve Your Credit Score - Personal Finance Basics</title>
<description>Do you know how to improve your credit score? Millions of Americans don&#39;t. In this article I will show you a number of ways to improve your credit and teach you some of the personal finance basics you must know!</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 18:38:13 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Have a Credit Card - It is the Easiest Way to Make Larger Purchases</title>
<description>A credit card is one of the ways of payment with the use of plastic cards that are issued to the customers for the payments. Credit cards are different from the debit cards.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:48:45 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>The Benefits of Having a Pre-Paid Visa Card</title>
<description>Pre-paid Visa cards have recently become extremely popular. They allow you to safely spend money without worrying about going over your balance. For instance, if you buy a $100 pre-paid visa card, you will receive it through the post, and it looks like a normal credit/debit card. You will receive a pin number, and you use it like you would any other card. You use it in shops, use it on the internet or you can even withdraw from an ATM.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:46:01 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>What is Credit Repair Online?</title>
<description>It seems like additional and additional acclaim restitution services are popping up by the moment. You can tad the advertisements used for them online, on television and on the telephone lines almost everyday.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:19:13 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Constructive Ways to Avoid Credit Card Debt During Economy Crisis</title>
<description>The global economy crisis has caused many Americans to become bankruptcies. In order to have a good financial position, you need to prevent yourself from getting knee deep in credit card debt. Here are some important tips you need to bear in mind to avoid this.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 13:34:48 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Just How Bad is a CCJ For Credit Ratings?</title>
<description>A CCJ is an acronym for country court judgments, and it can be declared as a severe blow to the whole future of a person. However, this is not a reality. A country court judgment is not a judgment based on innocence or guilt. It is a legal order from the court to repay your dues to your creditors, within a fixed time.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:08:35 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Online Credit Reports - Considering Making a Major Purchase?</title>
<description>To be ahead of the creditors or major shopping outlets that provide 0% interest on purchases it is a good idea to have prior knowledge of your reputation with the big three credit scoring companies of TransUnion, Equifax and Experian. If you are planning a major refurbishment of your property and need to finance your project with store credit then knowing where you stand with your reports is a major advantage.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:59:05 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Unsecured Personal Line of Credit</title>
<description>Most people will need to borrow money at some point in their lives. Whether it is a home loan, car loan, or even home renovation loan, there are many reasons why people borrower many. Because most banks and financial institutions make most of their money from lending, they are usually very willing to approve most loans. One particular loan that many people are interested in is an unsecured personal line of credit.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:48:45 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Why is a Credit Score Important?</title>
<description>Have you ever wondered why your credit score is so important? Maybe you&#39;re trying to determine exactly what a credit score is? Just know that if you have a credit history of any sort that there have been official credit reports established for you at the major credit bureaus. The main three credit bureaus are Equifax, TransUnion and Experian. Any established credit reports that you may have would also have accompanying credit scores.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:46:47 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>How to Repair Credit - A Quick Guide</title>
<description>A decent credit rating is critical if you want a  normal life. Many folks don&#39;t pay enough attention to their credit standing even though it may impact a lot of things like buying a car, renting an apartment or applying for a credit card. If you&#39;ve had financial troubles you probably need to know how to repair credit.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:41:01 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Looking For a Sample Letter For Credit Repair?</title>
<description>If your looking for information on credit repair you&#39;ve probably discovered that you may need to write letters to various organizations. There are several reasons you might need a sample letter for credit repair, and I&#39;m going to outline a couple here as well as provide an example.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:40:53 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Business Credit Report - Procure Credit Report to Know Your Fiscal Status</title>
<description>Whether big or small, every business depends on the intensity of the origin of the good credit record to win the support and trust of the lender and to deal in future. With the help of credit report a business person can be confident and secured at the time of availing the financial help whenever he is required without any hassle.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:07:55 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Free Credit Report - Are Paid Options a Better Alternative?</title>
<description>Consumers are finally becoming more aware of the importance of maintaining a good credit rating, but most do not realize that checking a credit report once a year is simply not enough to ensure proper protection from fraud and other errors. There are many individuals who cannot justify in their mind spending money for a credit service and these people are unfortunately placing themselves in danger. When trying to decide whether paid options are a better alternative to free opportunities, it is important to consider several things.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 10:59:04 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) - Free Credit Reports But No Free Credit Scores</title>
<description>The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) gives consumers free bureau credit reports but excludes free credit scores.  Find out where to get free credit scores.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:35:19 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Citibank Credit Card</title>
<description>A Citibank credit card can be obtained for personal use as well as for business purposes. Citibank maintains multiple Citibank credit card repayment portals to facilitate maximum convenience to the cardholders.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:07:50 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Credit Reporting - A Must Have Service?</title>
<description>So is it really necessary to have a credit reporting service at your disposal? Well unless you are rich or pay for everything in cash, definitely! If you ever need a loan or need to rent out expensive equipment it would help out immensely to know what your credit score is. Why is knowing your credit score so important?</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:59:11 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Annual Credit Report - Detailed Info About Credit History</title>
<description>If you want to stay on top of your credit and finances it is important to obtain an annual credit report. Your annual credit report has detailed information about your credit history and it is very important to verify that all the information is correct. 80% of all credit reports have mistakes reported on them. These mistakes can mean the difference between obtaining credit or not being able to receive financing.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 07:59:37 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Personal Line of Credit</title>
<description>If you are interested in having credit in case of an emergency there are a few options that are available. The three most common forms of credit that people use are credit cards, overdrafts and personal line of credit (PLC). Since most people are aware of how credit cards work I will be discussing PLCs and overdrafts.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:43:46 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Cash Back is Easier Than You Think!</title>
<description>Many people don&#39;t pay attention to the special offers that their banks or financial institutions offer on a regular basis. Those institutions bank on this. They hope that you&#39;ll be lazy and not notice all of the special deals going on.</description>
<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 06:32:01 -0600</pubDate>
<link>http://ezinearticles.com/?Cash-Back-is-Easier-Than-You-Think!&amp;id=3194650</link>
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<title>Fixing FICO</title>
<description>With an economic maelstrom, FICO and the Banks need to change their credit scoring ways! It seems that our government officials, you know, those elected &#34;employees&#34; of ours, seem to think it is OK to spend our tax dollars, that 25-48% of our salaries that we don&#180;t get to keep, bailing out big banks and automakers and yet are not really doing anything to help us even though the economy is in a nosedive and unemployment is in double digits.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:15:39 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Credit Reporting - Is it Important to Check a Credit Report?</title>
<description>If you really want to improve your current credit situation, you must check your credit report more often. Nowadays, due to the negative usage of advanced technology, identity theft has become a common issue. No system is perfect including the credit card system.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:59:06 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Ways to Get an Online Free Annual Credit Report</title>
<description>The fastest, easiest, and best way to get your credit report is online. Everyone is entitled to a free annual report, and you can get a copy of yours any time a reporting agency rejects your loan application. The three most common places to request a report online are from the agencies themselves, from the federal trade commission, or from third party providers.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:59:04 -0600</pubDate>
<link>http://ezinearticles.com/?Ways-to-Get-an-Online-Free-Annual-Credit-Report&amp;id=3190142</link>
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<title>Why You Should Get Three Credit Reports Simultaneously - and Not Just One</title>
<description>You may know that federal law entitles you to receive one free credit report each year from the three major credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. But do you know the best way to do so, and how to stay on top of your credit all year long?</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 14:13:59 -0600</pubDate>
<link>http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-You-Should-Get-Three-Credit-Reports-Simultaneously-and-Not-Just-One&amp;id=3182724</link>
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<title>Annual Credit Report - On Top of Your Financial Situation</title>
<description>Getting on top of your financial situation is important. Using your annual credit report to get there is a snap using online services. An annual report will help you get a hold of your financial matters and help you understand what is on your credit file. Many people are suffering through tough economic times these days.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:59:02 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Online Credit Report - Are You Applying For Financing?</title>
<description>If you are about to make a major purchase such as a home, a car or even furniture, you should review your credit report prior to making the purchase. Since most of these items require financing, it is in your best interest to know your credit score before entering into a financial transaction.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:59:01 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Things to Consider About Easy to Get Credit Cards</title>
<description>If you are looking for more information on easy to get credit cards then this is the perfect article for you. Specifically we&#39;ll will be talking about how most people that are looking for easy to get credit cards have terrible credit or no credit at all, how you should keep in mind that these cards have higher interest rates, and how it is important to show around when looking for a new card. After reading this article you will be better prepared to make the decision to see if getting a new credit card is right for you.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:46:03 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Tips &#38; Myths About Your Credit Rating</title>
<description>There are myths that confuse people regarding their credit rating and although many people understand the basis of the concept they are not aware how to play the system well. This article uncovers the myths and supplies the tips.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:42:07 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Your Free Credit Report - Is it Important to Obtain It?</title>
<description>A good credit rating is an important financial tool for most people, and often one of the most overlooked until it is needed. Individuals who wait until they are ready to make a purchase or investment are often times surprised by negative or fraudulent marks on their accounts.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:59:05 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Manage, But Don&#39;t Be Managed by Credit</title>
<description>The increasing problem of bad debt of the past few years is not caused by the credit card itself, but by the management of the credit account by both the consumer and the lender. To be seen as a responsible person who is worthy of credit you need to build a good credit history.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:37:49 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>How Much Credit Limit to Grant to Successful Credit Card Application?</title>
<description>Banks have to determine what the amount of credit limit is appropriate for each successful applicant. There is no hard and fast rule on this. This is a difficult aspect for the banks to decide.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 10:26:24 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Reward Credit Cards - Finding the Right Credit Card Rewards (In Today&#39;s Market)</title>
<description>Reward credit cards are offered everywhere. From cash-back to travel, it seems like everyone is offering something, often times with strings. Here is how to find the right rewards credit card for you.</description>
<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:10:15 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Get Your Online Credit Report and Check Your Scores</title>
<description>There is a simple and pain free way to get your credit score without having to hassle over for it. The most efficient and practical way of doing so is using our good friend - and sometimes foe - the internet.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:12:01 -0600</pubDate>
<link>http://ezinearticles.com/?Get-Your-Online-Credit-Report-and-Check-Your-Scores&amp;id=3204020</link>
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<title>Improve Your Credit Scores With Credit Repair</title>
<description>Do not take bad credit lying down. Credit repair offers a way of getting back on your feet quickly. Take action and you will succeed!</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:08:12 -0600</pubDate>
<link>http://ezinearticles.com/?Improve-Your-Credit-Scores-With-Credit-Repair&amp;id=3201890</link>
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<title>Reasons to Review Your Annual Credit Report</title>
<description>Most consumers hear television and radio commercials repeatedly throughout the day shouting &#34;check your credit report and protect yourself from identity theft!&#34; From the sounds of the advertising, one begins to realize how important their credit profile is.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:59:02 -0600</pubDate>
<link>http://ezinearticles.com/?Reasons-to-Review-Your-Annual-Credit-Report&amp;id=3190042</link>
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<title>Top Cashback Sites - What to Look Out For</title>
<description>Cash back programs are offered in a series of ways, which include websites, credit cards, bank and customer service. Even if you don&#39;t have a credit card reward program, there are many ways to get cash back. It&#39;s an incentive to get you to buy more, so rest assured there are programs out there.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:35:08 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>10 Consequences of Having a Poor Credit Rating</title>
<description>Struggling to pay your monthly bills? Drowning in Debt? Living off your credit card? Find out why you need to protect your Credit Rating</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:34:12 -0600</pubDate>
<link>http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Consequences-of-Having-a-Poor-Credit-Rating&amp;id=3200832</link>
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<title>How to Improve Credit Score - Setting an Achievable Goal</title>
<description>Some people who can&#39;t keep up with the payment of their mortgage, car loan or even credit card bills are putting themselves deeper into a financial hole. So to get out, they must learn how to improve credit score.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:24:59 -0600</pubDate>
<link>http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Improve-Credit-Score-Setting-an-Achievable-Goal&amp;id=3198742</link>
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<title>What is a Good Credit Score and Why is it Important?</title>
<description>Those who are planning to apply for any kind of loan would be asked by financial lenders about their credit standing. But what is a good credit score that loan providers often include it as one of the main requirements before they process your application?</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:24:19 -0600</pubDate>
<link>http://ezinearticles.com/?What-is-a-Good-Credit-Score-and-Why-is-it-Important?&amp;id=3198722</link>
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<title>A Brief Comparison of Various Credit Cards</title>
<description>It&#39;s a pretty viral thing to have to owe money to some invisible debtor in the dark. Credit cards aren&#39;t free handouts. They&#39;re like an IOU to the government for money that you don&#39;t have at hand but cash you intend to dish out at the end of the month.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:19:14 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Calculators For Millionaires</title>
<description>Calculators and ledgers, regardless of its brand, have become the most sought after things that most millionaires in the United States have been keeping wherever they go. Alarmed over the extent of the global economic meltdown, even millionaires (who used to spend fearsome figures on a day-to-day basis) have been putting up a system that would keep them on top of their spending.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 16:02:01 -0600</pubDate>
<link>http://ezinearticles.com/?Calculators-For-Millionaires&amp;id=3200669</link>
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<title>Advice on Getting Your Annual Credit Report For Free</title>
<description>Financial fitness and maintaining a positive credit rating is important. The best way to develop financial health and build a good rating is by regularly reviewing the information provided by the three major credit-reporting agencies - Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion - on at least an annual basis.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:59:03 -0600</pubDate>
<link>http://ezinearticles.com/?Advice-on-Getting-Your-Annual-Credit-Report-For-Free&amp;id=3190023</link>
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<title>Credit Repair That Can Make a Difference</title>
<description>Getting credit and having credit is changing. Credit scores are going down yet many people do not really have any idea just what is considered in a credit score.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:58:09 -0600</pubDate>
<link>http://ezinearticles.com/?Credit-Repair-That-Can-Make-a-Difference&amp;id=3170007</link>
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<title>Credit Card With Bad Credit - Tips and Advice For Applying</title>
<description>If you are interested in applying for a credit card with bad credit there are a few things that you can do to ensure that they process goes smooth.  Although many creditors will reject poor credit borrowers, it is still possible to get loans approved if you don&#39;t have a good score.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:53:34 -0600</pubDate>
<link>http://ezinearticles.com/?Credit-Card-With-Bad-Credit-Tips-and-Advice-For-Applying&amp;id=3198744</link>
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<title>Credit Card For People With Bad Credit - Tips For Getting Approved</title>
<description>If you are interested in applying for credit it is important that you know your credit score.  People who have a high score will be able to get large amounts of credit for a relatively low amount of money.  The access to credit is something that is very important in today&#39;s economic environment.  Being able to get a credit card for people with bad credit approved is possible if you take certain steps to ensure lenders approve your application.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:53:13 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Credit Cards For Bad Credit Borrowers - Help Getting Approval</title>
<description>If you are interested in building up your credit rating, sometimes the best place to start is to apply for a credit card for bad credit borrowers.  These cards are designed for people who don&#39;t have a good rating.  The key is to slowly build your credit up after you get your card accepted slowly over time.  This will allow your score to slowly improve as you make regular payments to your card.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:52:56 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Bad Credit Unsecured Credit Cards - Advice on Applying</title>
<description>Having a poor credit doesn&#39;t mean that you won&#39;t gain access to credit, however it does mean that you will have to work harder to get your loan approved.  People who are looking to get bad credit unsecured credit cards will find that many creditors are hesitant to approve their applications.  It is important that you improve your loan attractiveness before applying for your card.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:52:30 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Apply For Credit Card With Bad Credit - Tips For Applying</title>
<description>There are many different reasons why people own credit.  Some people use credit to leverage themselves financially to gain wealth, while others use it as a means for survival.  The people who use it for survival usually find themselves dealing with poor credit scores.  A bad score will result in getting most loan application rejected.  If you are looking to apply for a credit card with bad credit, it is important that you find the right lender for your loan.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:52:07 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Credit Cards For Poor Credit Borrowers - Tips For Borrowers</title>
<description>People who are interested in getting credit cards for poor credit borrowers should be aware that it can be difficult to get the applications approved.  Anyone who is looking to get a card approved should focus on trying to improve their credit rating.  By improving your credit rating you can ensure that lenders will look at your loan application more closely.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:51:47 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Credit Cards With Bad Credit - Tips For Getting Approved</title>
<description>If you are interested in getting credit cards with bad credit you will need to find a creditor willing to approve your loan.  In the world of credit, having a good credit score means everything.  Your score will determine what interest rates you are approved for or even how much you are approved for.  People with lower scores have to work extra hard to get any debt approved.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:51:26 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Get a Credit Card With Bad Credit - What You Should Know</title>
<description>You credit score will determine the way people interact with you when it comes to your financial life.  Having a low score will put you in a high risk category, making it difficult to secure a loan or even get access to credit.  People who are looking to get a credit card with bad credit will need to work hard to find a lender willing to approve their application.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:51:01 -0600</pubDate>
<link>http://ezinearticles.com/?Get-a-Credit-Card-With-Bad-Credit-What-You-Should-Know&amp;id=3198632</link>
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<title>How to Get a Credit Card With Bad Credit - Tips and Advice For Applying</title>
<description>Given the evolving economic world that we live in today, credit cards are quickly becoming increasingly important to conduct everyday life.  A lot of people live from paycheck to paycheck.  This results in credit being used to cover expenses from one period to the next.  If you want to know how to get a credit card with bad credit, there are a few things that you should consider before applying.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:50:44 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Unsecured Credit Card For Bad Credit - What You Should Know</title>
<description>In today&#39;s economic climate credit scores mean everything.  You score will determine whether or not you get a loan application approved.  It will also determine how potential creditors look at your business.  Having a bad score puts a red flag on you that says danger to potential lenders.  In order to get an unsecured credit card for bad credit borrowers approved, it is important that you find the right lender for your loan.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:50:29 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Get Your Annual Credit Report Minus the Hassle</title>
<description>Obtaining the annual free credit report you are entitled to is not very difficult, in fact it is extremely easy if you go about it the right way. The first thing you need to be aware of when interested in obtaining your report is how companies out there are cashing in on people looking for information on how to get one.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:59:02 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Credit Score Scale - The Secrets Behind Credit Scores and Where You Want to Be to Have Endless Money</title>
<description>With low interest rates and first time home buyer incentives there are many who value how important it is to rank high on the good credit score scale. Often times, many are very shocked to learn where they have gone whether it be higher or lower there have certainly been fluctuations for everyone these days. Which is another important reason why you should know your credit score scale range to make sure you are still in good standings before seeking a financial endeavor.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:30:27 -0600</pubDate>
<link>http://ezinearticles.com/?Credit-Score-Scale-The-Secrets-Behind-Credit-Scores-and-Where-You-Want-to-Be-to-Have-Endless-Money&amp;id=3194524</link>
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<title>Free Credit Reports Vs Paid Options</title>
<description>Anyone who has ever applied for any type of loan knows that your credit score is an integral part of the process. Any potential creditor can pull your credit report and use that information in order to determine whether you are a good risk to lend money to.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:59:05 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Annual Credit Report - An Efficient Tool Against Identity Theft</title>
<description>With the rate of identity theft on the rise it is very important that you pull a copy of your credit report from each of the major credit bureaus at least once a year. If you are victim of identity theft, it is better to catch it sooner than later.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 12:59:04 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Credit Card Comparison - Helpful Tips on What to Look For</title>
<description>We have written this article to offer some helpful tips on what to look for. First off, you&#39;re going to want to familiarize yourself with the terms and conditions of each offer that you are interested in. It is there, in that fine print, that you will uncover the all-important details.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 11:24:26 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Consumer Debt Can Keep You From Your American Dream of Owning a Small Business</title>
<description>As a former franchiser founder, I was always amazed at the number of consumers who would promise me that their credit was exceptional, and they could afford to buy one of our franchises. When I asked them about their credit they were reluctant to share the information, as well anyone should be, and they would simply say; &#34;don&#39;t worry about it I have one of the highest credit scores possible.&#34; The interesting thing was that many of them did have extremely high credit scores, but they also had so much credit that they were over extended.</description>
<pubDate>Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:59:05 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>What is Credit Risk and How Does it Affect My Business?</title>
<description>Credit risk is the time in between when the customer leaves with the product or service and when you get paid.  Credit risk is the risk of loss due to a default on a contract, or more generally, the risk of loss due to some &#34;credit event&#34;.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 22:51:00 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Adult Credit Card Processing</title>
<description>Merchant accounts are classified into two based on the risk factor involved in the payment processing and transaction. Banks or financial institutions, after taking into account the nature of the business or product or service offered by the company or merchant, decide which classification is suitable for them.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:43:30 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Can You Be Trusted? Get Your Online Credit Report</title>
<description>An individual&#39;s credit history has always been a determining factory for lenders when approving or disapproving an application for credit. Creditors also use credit information when determining terms of a loan, such as interest rates and payment terms. Everyone knows lenders look at credit reports right? But are you aware that employers have now begun running credit checks on applicants?</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:59:05 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Instant Online Credit Report - Cheaper Options &#38; Better Results</title>
<description>Knowing your credit score and the details of your report is something that everybody should make a point of doing. This is simply the single best way that anybody can protect themselves from identity theft, fraud, and of their own possible financial irresponsibility. The question is, how can a person easily manage this?</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:59:38 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Reasons to Obtain a Paid Credit Report Instead of a Free One</title>
<description>Remember when your mother used to say, &#34;Nothing in this life is free,&#34;? Well, as usual, mom was right. The commercials touting free credit reports sound almost too good to be true and they are. While, technically, you do not pay for your first credit report, once you accept it you are automatically enrolled into a program that charges you a monthly fee.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:43:29 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Free Credit Report - Is Once a Year Enough?</title>
<description>Looking at your credit report regularly is critical, and these days, just once a year is no longer often enough. Looking at your free annual credit history is no longer the best way to manage your credit. There are several reasons it&#39;s important to look at it more often through a credit monitoring service.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:43:23 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Online Credit Report - Improve Your Scores Quickly</title>
<description>A good cure for people who are looking for a quick credit score report would be to try out the services of an online reporting company. There are so many advantages to reading your standing with the big three reference agencies. Especially if you want to repair certain situations that are holding you back financially.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:59:07 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Credit Repair Companies - How Do I Find the Right One?</title>
<description>Greater than 50% of Americans require some sort of credit repair.  Some of them do not have the time to work on their credit or put in the time to research the laws.  So how does one go about locating a reputable credit repair company?</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:48:12 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>The Credit Card Merchants</title>
<description>A key factor in the development of the credit card market is the relationship between the card companies, cardholders and the merchants. This is examined in detail in later posting. It will almost certainly be the key factor in the expansion of electronic funds transfer at the point of sale.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:30:41 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Aggregated Merchant Accounts</title>
<description>Merchant Account Aggregation is something when number of merchants is clustered under a master merchant account by a payment service provider. The credit card companies are quite keen on finding that their credit card accounts are aggregated or not.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:26:32 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>College Credit Card Debt - A Perpetual Worry!</title>
<description>College credit card debt is a strain on a student&#39;s budget. Often students, in excitement of their newfound freedom overspend. Studies show that almost 75% of American college students use credit cards. Most of them do not use it wisely. Hence, they incur a college credit card debt.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:43:57 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Rebuild Your Credit Or You Will Pay the Price!</title>
<description>If you have had bad credit and a poor credit score, you will pay higher rates of interest on all future loans and credit cards. Why pay these extra costs? The banks are rich enough! You need to start rebuilding your credit and fast! But where do you start?</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:43:16 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Credit Card Loan Application - Your Options</title>
<description>While looking for help to pay up your debt you need to know how to go about it. The first indication that you need help is when your income becomes inadequate to cover your credit card bills.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:17:10 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Credit Card Debt Management - All the Help You Need!</title>
<description>Credit card debt management is a boon to those who are neck deep in debt. Misuse of credit cards means a lot of interest to keep track of. In such a case credit card debt management can be helpful.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:16:10 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Dealing With Collection Agencies</title>
<description>There are a few things you need to keep in mind when dealing with a collections agency. You should know your rights, as you have some protection under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:46:01 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Fix Your Credit - Do it Yourself Credit Repair</title>
<description>You have a right to examine your credit report for errors, and also to dispute those errors. You will find offers for paid services that offer to repair credit, but you can do it yourself. Learn how!</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:25:32 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Free Credit Reports Equal Free Credit Health Check-ups</title>
<description>Just a few minutes can lead to more than a few &#34;free&#34; credit report programs. Most people don&#39;t know the difference between them. And we have all seen the wacky guy in the pirate hat, playing guitar and singing, &#34;Because my credit was whacked; now I&#39;m driving a used sub-compact.&#34;</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:00:20 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Removing a Charge-Off From Your Credit Report</title>
<description>You definitely want a clean credit report to be able to make future application for loans when you need them. Charge-offs can be damaging to your score and is supposed to remain on your report for 7 years from the date a debt has been charged-off. This will be seen by prospective creditors and will not have a good impression on them about your financial habits.</description>
<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 07:33:57 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Chase Slate With Blueprint Credit Card</title>
<description>Chase recently introduced a Blueprint program, which is geared for customers who want to take more control of their finances. Blueprint is available on a number of Chase cards, including the Chase Slate with Blueprint credit card. If you want to get a credit card that can help you straighten out what you owe, read the following information.</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:54:07 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Is Annual Credit Report As Good As the Paid Options?</title>
<description>A credit report, as produced by one of the three major credit institutions, contains a relatively flat list of the financial activities of the person who requested it. Regulations that have been passed allow every consumer to request one free report from each of the companies once per year. Many people take advantage of this option, but may be missing valuable information buried within other types of reports.</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 16:59:06 -0600</pubDate>
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<title>Get Your Annual Credit Report to Know Your Monetary Status</title>
<description>How well do you know your financial status? One of the first steps you can take to learn about your financial standing is to check your credit report. Doing so, you will have a blue print of your debts, the standing of your accounts and mistakes that may have been made by you or by other companies.</description>
<pubDate>Sun, 01 Nov 2009 15:59:04 -0600</pubDate>
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