MoneyMerc

How and why to improve your credit score

Last year I attended an FPA session on improving your credit score by Oksana at StrategyCredit.  Here are some things I learned, many of which most people don’t know. Your credit score really just measures the chance you’ll pay someone – essentially how much of a financial risk you are.  They are used for everything from [...]

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Don’t go broke saving money (or getting your piece of the stimulus package)

[First post of the year - work has been crazy lately, but I still intend to post at least once per month, with my goal at twice.  Thanks for reading and commenting!] photo by emdot These are tough times.  Everyone seems to be trying to save a little more, and spend a little less.  Watch out though, [...]

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