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How to Order Your Free Annual Credit Report

Those little jingles you hear about getting your “free” credit report on television or on the radio sound good, but they are really not free. There is usually a stipulation or another product that is being marketed. The federal Fair and Accurate Credit Transaction Act is a federal mandate that requires consumer credit reporting  agencies (that […]

Vacation Tips

It’s time to start planning for summer vacations! Don’t rack up credit card debt to go on your dream vacation—plan ahead to minimize expenses. Bankrate.com offers some money-saving vacation planning tips: Think ahead: Plan for vacation necessities—film, sunscreen, refreshments—that you can bring with you to save money. Tourist hot spots often charge higher prices than […]