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Ask an expert: Credit card balance
Q: Will carrying a credit-card balance hurt my credit? |
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Ask an expert: Emergency funds
Q: How much cash should I keep on hand for an emergency? |
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Ask an expert: Debt consolidation
Q: A friend recently got a debt consolidation loan in order to save money. How can borrowing money help you save? |
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Ask an expert: Credit card minimum payments
Q: How do credit card companies calculate your required minimum monthly payment? |
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Ask an expert: Using a mortgage to consolidate debt
Q: Can I get a single loan for a mortgage and to consolidate my debt? |
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Credit bureau information
Q: What gives credit-reporting agencies the right to private information? |
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Ask an expert: How can my credit rating affect me?
Q. My credit rating has taken a beating lately. How can this affect me? |
| 8. | Debt consolidation and your credit |
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How to build your credit
Q: Recently, a mortgage broker told me I do not have any credit scores. How do I build credit? |