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Personal loan vs. credit card: Which should I use?

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Credit cards

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What is an interest rate?

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Credit card security: Keeping your information safe

Credit cards

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How long does it take to get a credit card?

Credit cards

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How many credit cards should you have?

Credit cards

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Should I pay off my credit card debt right away?

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Don’t be fooled by these six credit myths

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How to make a debt payment plan

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How much debt does the average American have?

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What’s the difference between good debt and bad debt?

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Using recurring payments

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What is credit history?

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What do I need to know about credit reports?

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What is a credit score?

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Credit smarts: What’s a credit score and how do I get my credit report?

What is a credit score and why does it matter

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Credit reports: What are they and why do I need one?

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Credit reports & credit scores: Learn the difference

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What is a FICO^® credit score and what goes into it

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Improving your credit score: Amounts owed

Green pie chart of what makes up a FICO credit score

Improving your credit score: Length of credit history

Green pie chart of what makes up a FICO credit score

Improving your credit score: Credit mix and new credit

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Improving your credit score: Payment history

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