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Suit Claims Use of Credit History Hurt Black Jobseekers

The fed defends workers wondering what finances have to do with job performance. The post Suit Claims Use of Credit History Hurt Black Jobseekers appeared first on MadameNoire.

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Bad Credit Growing Barrier to Employment

(TheLoop21) — First it was ex-convicts who couldn’t get hired. Then last week we learned that the unemployed were flagged by recruiters because today you need a job to get a job. Now, your Mastercard...

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How Your Friends Can Improve Your Credit Score

(Bankrate) — Being an authorized user on someone else’s credit card account may raise your credit score. It depends on how the account is handled, your overall credit history and which scoring model is...

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Demystifying FICO Scores

(Bankrate) — Q: What is the relationship between FICO and the three credit bureaus? A: FICO is not a credit reporting agency. We have a relationship with the bureaus so that when it comes to developing...

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The Truth About Credit Scores

Loan applications are denied every day, but the fact that those applications are being filed in the first place shows just how many people thought they were completely qualified to borrow money, and...

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The New Pick-Up Line: “What´s Your Credit Score?”

There are even sites that set up dates based on credit score! The post The New Pick-Up Line: “What´s Your Credit Score?” appeared first on MadameNoire.

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9 Ways To Avoid Bad Credit

Rather than rebuilding your credit, avoid bad credit all together. Here are the basic tips for maintaining a high credit score. The post 9 Ways To Avoid Bad Credit appeared first on MadameNoire.

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Weird Things That Can Hurt Your Credit

You don't even think about some of these things, but they could be leaving small blemishes on your credit. The post Weird Things That Can Hurt Your Credit appeared first on MadameNoire.

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Why Do Women Typically Have Lower Credit Scores Than Men?

Find out here. The post Why Do Women Typically Have Lower Credit Scores Than Men? appeared first on MadameNoire.

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TransUnion And Equifax Must Pay $23 Million Fine For Deceiving Customers Over...

They mislead consumers about the usefulness and cost of credit scores they purchased. The post TransUnion And Equifax Must Pay $23 Million Fine For Deceiving Customers Over Credit Score Services...

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Risky Borrowers Find Credit Available Again, at a Price

(New York Times) — Credit card offers are surging again after a three-year slowdown, asbanks seek to revive a business that brought them huge profits before the financial crisis wrecked the credit...

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