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use the Credit Karma app to monitor your credit (android and ios)

This is a useful app that will allow you to monitor your credit history including your credit score! It’s totally free. The app polls the credit reporting agencies every week, updating your history of accounts, debt levels, credit utilization, on-time … Continue reading

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expiration of Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act of 2007

We are now halfway through 2012, the last year of the Mortgage Debt Forgiveness Act. At present there is not much news out there on whether or not it will be extended. If you are depending on its extension while … Continue reading

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Debit cards/checking account opt-in overdraft beginning soon

You’ve probably seen emails or notices on your bank’s website about overdraft rules changing. THis is true. Starting in August, by law, banks can no longer automatically enroll its customers in their overdraft programs. Customers must choose to be enrolled. … Continue reading

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