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<title><![CDATA[5 Ways You Can Improve Your Credit Score]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Your credit score is a measure of your credit worthiness Credit is a privilege that provides many benefits when you use it correctly Here are five main things that affect your credit score</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Mar 19, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How Your Credit Score Determines Your Mortgage Payment]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Your credit score will determine what type of loan you qualify for or if you qualify at all It will determine your interest rate which determines your monthly mortgage payment among a host of other things </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jan 09, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 09 Jan 2007 12:28:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Improve Your Credit Score]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Having good credit is important and understanding what credit is and how it is determined can go a long way in helping you improve and maintain your credit score Knowing the law when it comes to credit collectors can also help you be treated fairly</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jul 25, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Credit an Evil Necessity]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>I hope from this information it helps some with an easy to pursue method and practices to increase their credit worthiness and scores without trying any bogus systems that are out there making wild promises</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Mar 12, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Improve Your Credit Score]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Whether you apply for a home loan car loan or personal loan for that matter a potential lender is first going to analyze your credit score They use your credit score to determine how much risk they are taking when loaning you money </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Mar 28, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:18:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Building a Better Credit Report]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Beside creditors many business evaluate a persons credit score for hiring and insurance policies Eliminating credit cards actually reduces total credit availability Inquiry history for new credit reduces credit score Avoid filing for hankrupcy</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jan 09, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 09 Jan 2006 18:39:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Keeping Your Good Credit Score Part 2]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>While the subject of credit scoring is quite complex the most important rules for credit scoring are simple and well known Do not EVER pay late</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Dec 19, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 19 Dec 2006 14:37:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Easy Ways to Improve Credit Card Rating ]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Credit history and a good credit card score are important when applying for a home mortgage Intensified by tighter restrictions for home loan lenders bad credit can result in increased monthly payments and even loan rejections</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Apr 13, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 13 Apr 2007 14:39:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Credit Scoring More Important in Your Life Than You Think]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The article represents an overview of how the credit scoring system evolved how to utilize it to your best advantage and the pitfalls it can create and how to avoid them</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jun 21, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 21 Jun 2006 12:22:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Quick Fix Credit Repair What to Know to Protect Yourself and Your Credit Report]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>In our hurried society most people look for a quick fix to repair their credit reports to get the best deal for their money Be warned however there are several scams that offer a quick route to change your credit score</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Aug 09, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 09 Aug 2006 09:02:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Improving Your FICO 08 Credit Score]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The revision of the FICO credit scoring system affects the ways that one can build up higher credit scores It eliminates the piggyback option and weighs factors differently than its predecessor </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jan 16, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[FICO Credit Score Vs VantageScore Credit Score Your Score is a Retail Product Just like Oatmeal Which Brand Should You Use]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>There are many brands of credit scores that have been developed by companies that compete with each other for your dollars and for your lenders dollars </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: May 22, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 22 May 2008 17:04:02 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Raise Your Credit Score]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The credit score is a number that summarizes your credit risk based on a snapshot of your credit report at a particular point of time The credit score is used to evaluate your creditworthiness or ability to repay a debt ie your credit risk level </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Sep 16, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 16 Sep 2008 13:03:29 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FICO Credit Scores the College Student]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The following is an overview of FICO credit scores and methods for establishing and maintaining an appropriate score while in college</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jan 03, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 03 Jan 2007 08:16:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Consumers Need to Know Their Credit Score]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>We now use a scoring process referred to as a FICO score This is a mathematical formula calculating your credit risk based on five main factors and comparing your credit score to that of others credit in the system </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Sep 30, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 30 Sep 2008 10:06:46 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Improve Your Credit Score Part 4]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>What is FICO score</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Feb 27, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:12:04 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Understanding What Determines Your Credit Score]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Most everyone has heard of the term credit score but very few people really understand what it means and how it is determined Heres a quick rundown on how your credit score is derived</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jan 13, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 13 Jan 2007 08:49:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Tips to Raise Your Credit Score]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>In my previous post What are the Components of a FICO Score I discussed the different components of a FICO score and their respective weights in determining your credit score This post will provide a few tips that you can use to raise your credit score </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jul 25, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:09:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[I Have a Credit Score of ZeroAnd I Love It]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The only way to have a high credit score is to be in debt for great amounts of money over long periods of time When you dont play the debt game you actually have money to pay for things My FICO score is zero I love it </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jan 24, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 Jan 2007 20:21:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Facts to Know About Improving Your Credit Score]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The threedigit credit score sometimes called the FICO score ranges from 300 to 850 Lenders use this score to determine your credit worthiness and how much interest they need to charge to cover their exposure if you dont pay your debt</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Mar 06, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 06 Mar 2006 18:44:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Personal Credit Score How to Establish Good Credit]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>This is for those people who are interested in establishing good credit but dont know where to start This should get you on track to having a 700 FICO score in the next 612 months giving you an opportunity to qualify for any type of loan you apply for</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: May 16, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 16 May 2007 16:19:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A Simple Guide to Your Credit Score]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>If youve ever wondered how your credit score is determined and what you can do to make it better read this article</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Feb 14, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 14 Feb 2007 21:39:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[5 SImple Ways to Improve Your Credit Score]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/28154/5_simple_ways_to_improve_your_credit.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Your Credit Card is an important gauge of where you stand financially Your credit score determines your ability to repay creditors and determines how much you pay on loans mortgages credit cards or even if you are approved in the first place</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Apr 25, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 25 Apr 2006 17:27:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Why Your Credit Score Does Not Matter]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Americans believe that having a good financial stature in life is solely dependent on having a good credit score However the system is inherently flawed and individuals can live life without a credit score</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Nov 27, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 27 Nov 2006 20:12:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Credit Score 101 Simple Answers to Basic Questions]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/207342/credit_score_101_simple_answers_to.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>How can a single number have such a big effect on your life Thats exactly what your credit score is a number and it does affect your life Big time Find out how to achieve and maintain a high credit score</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Apr 20, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 20 Apr 2007 13:04:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[3 Ways to Raise Your Credit Score in 90 Days or Less]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Pay your bills on time pay down your outstanding balances and dont close any old accounts Youve heard it before but you need to increase your credit score now So what can you do to rapidly raise your credit score in 90 days or less </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Feb 09, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 09 Feb 2007 13:55:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[7 Steps to Improve Your Credit Score ]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Maybe youve finally figured out exactly how much money you paid out in interest last year that made you finally say enough is enough To help you take advantage of this lightbulb moment here are 7 steps you can take now to raise your credit score</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Feb 09, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 09 Feb 2007 13:55:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Check Your Credit Score]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/114599/how_to_check_your_credit_score.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>It doesnt take much effort to find out your credit score and once you do youll know what lenders know when they evaluate your credit application</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jan 11, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 11 Jan 2007 14:10:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Improving Your Credit Score]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/140291/improving_your_credit_score.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Keep in mind that credit scores affect many areas of your life from loans to interest rates to job offers potential employers sometimes check credit scores Your credit score is affected very quickly by negative credit</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Feb 11, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 11 Feb 2007 19:52:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[ Why You Dont NEED a Credit Score]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/199851/_why_you_dont_need_a_credit_score.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>We dont need credit scores In fact by trying to obtain a good credit rating we are setting ourselves up for failure or at the very least for a lifetime of debt</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Apr 12, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 12 Apr 2007 08:05:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Does a Free Credit Report Include All Three Credit Scores]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/13074/does_a_free_credit_report_include_all.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>This is an article discussing how many free credit reports do not offer all three credit scores from the credit bureaus</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Dec 08, 2005</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 08 Dec 2005 17:17:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Credit Monitoring Companies that Can Help Keep You in Touch with Your Credit Rating]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/57028/credit_monitoring_companies_that_can.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>If you are thinking about buying a house if you are trying to improve your credit rating or if you are just interested in monitoring your credit then you may want to consider enrolling in one of the many credit monitoring programs that are available</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Sep 04, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 04 Sep 2006 11:26:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How Do Bad Credit Loans Work]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>If you have never established credit have bad credit or have faced bankruptcy you might wrongly fear that you will never be able to buy your own home Actually it might even be possible for you to buy a home within one day of facing bankruptcy</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Apr 27, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 27 Apr 2006 11:51:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Correct False Information on Your Credit Report]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/43257/how_to_correct_false_information_on.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Correcting information on your credit report is a lot easier said than done It really is a long drawn out process that will take at least several months for you to fix</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jul 11, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 11 Jul 2006 13:13:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Companies that Offer Bad Credit Home Loans]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/53642/companies_that_offer_bad_credit_home.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>If you are thinking about applying for a mortgage with a company that advertises that they cater to people who have bad credit there are a few things that you should know before you start the application process</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Aug 25, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 25 Aug 2006 14:39:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Starting a Business and Building Credit]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Business credit is especially important for new businesses and this article makes some suggestions</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jul 13, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 13 Jul 2006 11:40:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Most Consumers Do Not Know Their 3Digit Credit Score]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>A credit worthy person will have a score of 720 to 800 and these groups of people are usually the lucky ones that receive a credit approval on just about anything within 60 seconds</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jul 18, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 18 Jul 2007 09:43:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[What Are the Components of a FICO Score]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The Fair Isaac Corporation is the company the created the FICO score for credit A credit score can range between 300850 </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jul 25, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 25 Jul 2007 11:08:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[What You Should Know About Your Credit Report and FICO Score]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>What is a FICO score Who invented it Why is it necessary What does it mean to every US citizen These questions are answered in this article</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Mar 23, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 23 Mar 2006 17:53:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Everything There is to Know About FICO]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>FICO scores can be purchased through one of the three credit reporting agencies which are Equifax Transunion and Experian </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Mar 13, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 13 Mar 2008 13:23:01 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Raise Your FICO Score A Surefire Way to Raise Your FICO Score in 90 Days]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever wondered IF you can really raise your FICO score in a short period of time Of course you know you can increase your credit score over time But in this article you will discover a surefire way to raise your FICO score in 90 days</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jun 27, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 27 Jun 2007 10:03:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Make Your Fico Score Work for You]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Try to implement these simple steps into your financial lifestyle to improve your Fico score and make it work for you by bringing you financial freedom and peace of mind</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Mar 04, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 04 Mar 2008 13:33:18 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Seasoned Tradelines Increase Your Fico Score But Are They Legal]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Credit Brokers offer to help increase subprime borrowers Fico Scores encourage those with excellent credit to rent their credit lines and earn a passive 6 figure income is it legal</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Sep 21, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 21 Sep 2007 14:16:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FICO Score Why Consumers Need to Know Their FICO and Credit Scores]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>FICO Score and how to raise it</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jul 31, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 31 Jul 2008 09:09:41 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Tips to Raise Your FICO Score]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>FICO scores are a numerical representation of your credit worthiness Maintaining a good FICO or credit score is vital the financial health of everyone</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Mar 31, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 31 Mar 2008 09:33:42 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Increase Your Credit FICO Score Part Three]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>A good credit score is crucial if you want to get the best rates on loans such as mortgages and car loans Chargeoffs are one of the worst things you can have on your credit report </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: May 21, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 21 May 2007 09:16:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How a FICO Credit Score Can Help Repair a Credit Report Fast ]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>If you are being denied for credit that is a very strong indication that you have some negative issues lurking on your credit report that are scaring away every potential lenders To change your current string of bad luck you have two choices facing you today</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jul 18, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 18 Jul 2008 13:56:54 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[FICO Gets a Facelift]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>It looks like Fair Isaac is reacting to this recent lending debacle by improving on its formula for creating the almighty FICO score </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jan 09, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 09 Jan 2008 10:07:08 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Improve Your Fico Score]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Do you have a poor Fico score If its under 580 then you need to improve it </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Nov 03, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Sat, 03 Nov 2007 20:55:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Student Consolidation Loans Know Your FICO Score]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>If you want to look further into how your credit history could affect the loans of students you must be on a research on the student consolidation loan options</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Nov 07, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 07 Nov 2007 16:26:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Increase Your Credit FICO Score Part Two]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Banks determine the interest rates they charge you on a loan according to your credit score I want to give you a few pointers on how to raise your score This article deals with how to handle collection accounts </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: May 21, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 21 May 2007 09:21:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/250881/how_to_increase_your_credit_fico_score.html</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[Protecting Your FICO Score]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>State and local governments are now selling small debts such as unpaid library fines and parking tickets to collection agencies and they could start to effect your credit score </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Dec 28, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 28 Dec 2006 12:48:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Five Steps to Improve Your FICO Score]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The major credit bureaus Transunion Equifax and Experian can all provide you with your credit report Your credit report is a list of all the good and bad credit lines that you have had within the past seven to ten years </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jan 22, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 22 Jan 2007 13:38:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/123276/five_steps_to_improve_your_fico_score.html</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[FICO Score Calculation Methods Changing Soon]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Fair Isaac is making some major changes to their credit score calculation methods later this fall Learn how your score might be effected and what you can do about it</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Aug 17, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 17 Aug 2007 16:23:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Your Bankruptcy Risk Score]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>There is a scoring method that has been around for over twenty years that has absolutely nothing to do with your FICO score</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Apr 27, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 27 Apr 2007 08:42:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Credit Scores and Their Importance]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Your credit report is important Your beacon score is vital</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: May 24, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 24 May 2006 09:33:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[MedFICO Credit System Will Adversely Affect Patients]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>MedFICO is a new medical credit scoring system that FICO is marketing to hospitals and medical providers and that will cause great difficulties for medical consumers in the coming months and years </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jun 04, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 04 Jun 2008 15:59:24 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Use Credit Wisely]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Introduction to credit how to use credit wisely and improve your credit score</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Mar 02, 2005</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 02 Mar 2005 13:28:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Credit Scores Understanding What They Mean and How to Improve Them]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/74007/credit_scores_understanding_what_they.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>It can be a little difficult to figure out what credit scores mean and more importantly how the credit bureaus use these scores Here is some help in understanding the process as well as some tips on improving your credit rating</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Oct 23, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 23 Oct 2006 13:40:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Remove Bad Credit Home Equity Loan]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/146017/how_to_remove_bad_credit_home_equity.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The number one reason why some homeowners have difficulty getting a home equity loan is because of bad credit In my company we called it bad credit home equity loan</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Feb 16, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 16 Feb 2007 08:38:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Optimizing Your Credit with an Equifax Credit Report]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>There is absolutely no guarantee that after getting hold of an Equifax credit report the quotes issued will be significantly less than before Anyone who tells you differently is probably trying to make a sale</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Sep 25, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 25 Sep 2006 12:30:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Credit Cards How to Make Them Work for You]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/165106/credit_cards_how_to_make_them_work.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>If you are anything like me you have a lovehate relationship with credit cards You love being able to buy things without having to pay for them right away but you hate when the bill comes along </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Mar 15, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 15 Mar 2007 08:54:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Changing Credit Card Limits Could Cost You Money]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/850471/changing_credit_card_limits_could_cost.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Banks are starting to lower spending limits on consumer credit cards and this could impact your FICO credit score</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jul 03, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:21:08 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/850471/changing_credit_card_limits_could_cost.html</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Better Your Credit]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/431338/how_to_better_your_credit.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>People know very little or nothing when it comes to mantaining good fico scores but we at Prostar Home Loansstrive in costumer service</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Oct 30, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 30 Oct 2007 16:14:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[First Time Home Buyers Getting Approved for a Bad Credit Mortgage]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/28331/first_time_home_buyers_getting_approved.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>This article will offer advice and helpful tips on qualifying for a bad credit mortgage</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Apr 26, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 26 Apr 2006 09:49:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Credit Cards What You Need to Know to Avoid Getting Hurt Financially]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/21812/credit_cards_what_you_need_to_know.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>A number of consumer unfriendly features of credit cards are hidden in the fine print of the credit card application that most of us dont take the time to read What you dont know can hurt you</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Mar 16, 2006</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 16 Mar 2006 11:56:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The Disadvantages of Consumer Credit Counseling ]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/209196/the_disadvantages_of_consumer_credit.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Learn how going through consumer credit counseling can hinder your real estate purchase plans</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Apr 20, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 20 Apr 2007 14:09:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Hard and Soft Credit Inquiries Explained]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/131357/hard_and_soft_credit_inquiries_explained.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Youll probably hear a lot about hard and soft credit inquiries when considering signing up for a new financial service or bank account Know what the differences are and how they will affect your credit score</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jan 31, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 31 Jan 2007 10:03:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
<guid>http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/131357/hard_and_soft_credit_inquiries_explained.html</guid>
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<title><![CDATA[How Owning Credit Cards Can Actually Help Your Credit]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/145345/how_owning_credit_cards_can_actually.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Theres only one right way to carry credit cards and thats responsibly However knowing the ins and outs of the industry can actually improve your credit rating</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Feb 18, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Sun, 18 Feb 2007 19:09:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Beware of Credit Cards in College]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/125609/beware_of_credit_cards_in_college.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>College is the time you are sent out into the world on your own Hopefully youve already planned out how you will survive financially If not Im here to tell you that credit cards should not be used as a crutch</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jan 25, 2007</p>]]></description>
<author><![CDATA[By info@associatedcontent.com ()]]></author>
<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 25 Jan 2007 20:40:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Tips for Getting a Better Credit Card Rate]]></title>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/183555/tips_for_getting_a_better_credit_card.html]]></link>
<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>This article will offer tips on getting a lower rate on credit cards </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Mar 28, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 28 Mar 2007 17:09:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Learning the Basics of Credit Scores]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>An overview of the basics of credit scores and consumer credit</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Aug 31, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 31 Aug 2006 10:23:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Whats Behind a Credit Report]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Knowing and maintaining your credit score is important</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Mar 19, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 19 Mar 2007 17:02:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Congratulations Youre PreApproved for that Next Credit Card]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>So you just got the mail out of your mailbox and you find an envelope that exclaims youre approved for an Instant Approval Credit Card What does it all mean</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Nov 03, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 03 Nov 2006 14:21:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Top 7 Myths About Credit Card Collection Agencies]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>You may be interested to know that some long established ideas about credit collection agencies are simply not true or myths Arm yourself with knowledge about credit not anger about collection agencies</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Dec 04, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 04 Dec 2006 16:49:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Be Credit Score and Credit Report Savvy]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Your credit score is a vital piece of information that can affect every aspect of your finances from purchasing a home to applying for a job or even whether you can open a bank account</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Aug 22, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 22 Aug 2008 14:55:09 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Achieve a High Credit Score and Keep it that Way]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Ways to improve a poor credit score or build a nonexistent credit score</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Sep 06, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 06 Sep 2007 09:51:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Can You Buy a Better Credit Score]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Surprisingly the answer is yes The problem with this legal activity yes its legal is that you are being dishonest with yourself and the people who will review your credit score</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Feb 20, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Feb 2008 10:04:23 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Understanding Your Credit Score]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Your credit score is a magical number that is used to determine your ability to purchase a car a home and sometimes even whether you receive that job you applied for Here is a simple explanation of your credit score and why its so important</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Sep 08, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 08 Sep 2008 10:26:16 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Increase Your Credit Score Part One]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>A persons credit score is essentially the heart rate of a persons financial health A bad credit score is like having a contagious disease because creditors will not touch you Here is a dose of financial medicine to cure the low credit score blues </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: May 18, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 18 May 2007 16:03:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[The 12 Days of Increasing Your Credit Score]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>With the recent mortgage and housing industry going bust a lot of us are turning to the three major credit bureaus learning about that magic 3digit number I am talking about your credit score What can I do to increase my score Heres how</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Apr 18, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 18 Apr 2007 09:23:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[A Number that Can Change Your Life Your Credit Score]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>One transaction doesnt always hit all the credit bureaus but you should check them all out They have 30 days to respond It is always best to send your notifications by certified mail</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jul 22, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 22 Jul 2008 14:20:56 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Raise Your Credit Score Tips Beyond the Old Generic Info Out There]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Learn how to raise your score by possibly 50 points or more per month</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Feb 27, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 27 Feb 2008 09:48:22 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Improve Your Credit Score Part 5]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Whats your score</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Feb 21, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 21 Feb 2008 16:41:14 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Insider Leak Rapid Credit Score Improvement Myths]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>What you should know about attempting to improve your credit score when applying for a mortgage</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Oct 02, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 02 Oct 2008 12:23:21 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Your Credit Score and Your Job Search]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Increasingly employers are pulling credit reports on job seekers Learn how this may affect your job search</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: May 07, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 07 May 2007 18:04:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Quickly Increase Your Credit Score by 18 Points in One Day]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>5 Quick Steps You can Do Today That Will Lead To Better Credit</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Mar 21, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 21 Mar 2007 10:56:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How Your Credit Score Can Affect Buying a Home]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>The impact your credit score has on financing a home purchase is immeasurable All lenders will examine your credit and most will qualify or disqualify you based soley on your numberic credit score</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Apr 24, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 24 Apr 2008 11:44:53 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[10 Easy Ways to Raise Your Credit Score]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>This mystifying number sticks with us through life following wherever we go Yet most consumers have little to no idea how a credit score is achieved let alone how to improve their score</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: May 25, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 25 May 2007 18:22:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Obtain Your Credit Score]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>What exactly is a credit score and how do you find out what your score is</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Oct 01, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 01 Oct 2007 10:49:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Your Credit Score Determines the Availability of Creditand the Cost]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>A persons credit history and score may determine the cost of a mortgage car loan insurance or even if one gets that job or promotion </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jun 20, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 20 Jun 2007 22:41:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Removing Bad Marks from Your Credit]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Many people suffer from bad credit But a lot of them do not know of the simple steps they can take to help restore their credit rating Here are a few tips to help you get a higher credit score</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Nov 09, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Thu, 09 Nov 2006 09:32:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Qualify for a Mortgage Without a Credit Score]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Many people are fixated on having great FICO scores but the reality is that you really dont need one You can even get a primerate mortgage without having any credit to speak of</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Aug 17, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 17 Aug 2007 16:21:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Improve Your Credit Score Part 3]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>How to read your credit report</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Feb 27, 2008</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, 27 Feb 2008 17:11:45 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Monitoring and Repairing Your Credit Reports]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>In order to maintain a good credit and have the ability to borrow money you need to understand and monitor your credit reports and credit score If there are errors on your report there are specific ways to remedy them</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Sep 09, 2005</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 09 Sep 2005 00:22:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Getting and Keeping High Credit Scores]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>With the changing methods of recording and reporting credit scores it is even more important to keep a good credit score</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Dec 11, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 11 Dec 2006 15:47:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[How to Find Mortgage Financing with Poor Credit]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Help for credit challengedraise your credit score </p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Oct 24, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, 24 Oct 2006 10:29:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Consumer Credit Repair False Reporting is Detrimental but Easily Resolved at No Cost]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Nocost credit repairraise low credit score by reducing false collector reporting Use this detailed letter to credit bureaus creditor to reduce false duplicative reporting Use the followup letter in Part 2 with the initial letter to get the desired results It works</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jun 18, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:28:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Consumer Credit Repair False Reporting is Detrimental but Easily Resolved at No Cost Part 2]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>Part 2 nocost credit repairraise low credit score by reducing false collector reporting Use this followup detailed letter to credit bureaus creditors to reduce false duplicative reporting in conjunction with Part 1 to get the desired results It works</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jun 18, 2007</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Mon, 18 Jun 2007 16:28:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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<title><![CDATA[Importance of Credit for Students]]></title>
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<description type="html"><![CDATA[<p>This article looks at how students can build credit</p><p>Content Producer: <br />Published: Jul 14, 2006</p>]]></description>
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<pubDate><![CDATA[Fri, 14 Jul 2006 07:50:00 EDT]]></pubDate>
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