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Credit Scores and Credit Reports: What, why and where?

July 16, 2010

Unless your last name is Rockefeller it’s likely credit is a necessary evil in your arsenal of personal finance. Even if you’ve dedicated yourself to a cash only existence, credit scores can still effect your life. For instance, did you know credit scores are commonly used by Human Resources departments? If you’re up to your [...]

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PNC joins the Banks that Suck

December 10, 2009

PNC, formerly National City, sent us a letter this week that they are raising our interest rate on our credit card. The reason for our rate being raised included this reason: “Limited relationship with National City/PNC Bank” PNC is now owner of National City (where we originally had our card). I was wary of PNC [...]

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Win a $500 gift card in the Love it/Hate it Credit Card Chaser contest

December 7, 2009

NOTE: Submissions and comments must be made at The Credit Card Chaser site to win. Do you love your credit card? Do you hate it? Tell Credit Card Chaser why, and you could win a $500 AMEX gift card! This is my entry so I’ll tell you why I hate my Chase card. You may [...]

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Dear Chase, you suck! (and other news)

July 20, 2009

photo credit: TheTruthAbout Remember how much I love Chase? They’re at it again! Chase sent a letter today stating they are reducing our balance by $700. This dumb move will make our credit utilization 90% of the card. The reason why? Because we charged too much too fast. Um, huh? We haven’t charged anything on [...]

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