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The Mortgage Bubble Byproduct

Money – All this talk about mortgage being dead has led to something remarkable.

View Story Discuss (0) (thetruthaboutmortgage.com) 372 days ago by TheMoneySaver

Voted for on July 18, 2007 01:37am

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Understanding 0 APR Credit Cards

Money – A 0% APR is essentially a credit card offered by credit card companies to their consumers with an 'annual percentage rate' (APR) of zero percent. However, this rate does not exist forever, and after a period that ranges between three to twelve months, credit card companies...

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Voted for on July 18, 2007 01:37am

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Rebuilding Bad Credit

Money – A comprehensive list of credit repair tips and tricks to make sure your credit score stays as pristine as possible.

View Story Discuss (3) (thetruthaboutcreditcards.com) 378 days ago by Credithelp

Voted for on July 18, 2007 01:37am

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A Simple Way to Lower Credit Card Finance Charges

Money – If you use a credit card and carry a balance, learn how to save hundreds to thousands a year.

View Story Discuss (5) (thetruthaboutcreditcards.com) 378 days ago by TheMoneySaver

Voted for on July 18, 2007 01:37am

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Alaska Airlines to Accept Credit Cards In Flight

Money – Will other airlines carriers follow suit as more and more consumers ditch cash in favor of plastic?

View Story Discuss (2) (thetruthaboutcreditcards.com) 373 days ago by Credithelp

Voted for on July 18, 2007 01:37am

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What is the Par Rate?

Money – In terms of mortgage, it's important to understand what banks and brokers refer to as the "par rate". This is essentially the interest rate you qualify for without any added fees or points.

View Story Discuss (0) (thetruthaboutmortgage.com) 378 days ago by TheMoneySaver

Voted for on July 18, 2007 01:37am

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What is a Charge-off?

Money – Learn more about this major credit derogatory, and how you can avoid it. Or if you've already got a charge off on your credit report, learn how to resolve it.

View Story Discuss (0) (thetruthaboutcreditcards.com) 373 days ago by Credithelp

Voted for on July 18, 2007 01:37am

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What is a Credit Collection?

Money – Learn more about what a collection is and is not, and how to deal with one if it shows up on your credit report.

View Story Discuss (0) (thetruthaboutcreditcards.com) 373 days ago by Credithelp

Voted for on July 18, 2007 01:37am

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Credit Card Q&A

Money – A variety of credit-related questions asked and answered. Feel free to ask a question as well.

View Story Discuss (3) (thetruthaboutcreditcards.com) 373 days ago by Credithelp

Voted for on July 18, 2007 01:37am

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Mortgage Combos and Blended Rate

Real Estate – Learn how breaking up your loan into two loans can reduce the blended interest rate and make a tough financing deal easy.

View Story Discuss (0) (thetruthaboutmortgage.com) 373 days ago by TheMoneySaver

Voted for on July 18, 2007 01:37am

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Mortgage Doc Types: A List

Real Estate – A list of mortgage documentation types and the related documents you will need to provide to a bank or lender.

View Story Discuss (1) (thetruthaboutmortgage.com) 373 days ago by TheMoneySaver

Voted for on July 18, 2007 01:36am

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What is Amortization?

Real Estate – Learn more about loan amortization. This is how you pay off your loans, including what goes to interest and what goes to principal.

View Story Discuss (0) (thetruthaboutmortgage.com) 373 days ago by TheMoneySaver

Voted for on July 18, 2007 01:36am

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Balance Transfers for Consumers with Bad Credit

Money – If you have bad credit, you may be able to transfer balances using your existing card issuers.

View Story Discuss (2) (thetruthaboutcreditcards.com) 442 days ago by Credithelp

Voted for on July 09, 2007 03:09pm

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Is Credit Card Arbitrage Dead?

Money – Using balance transfers with no fees to extend 0% APR offers for years on end may be coming to an end. Credit card issuers are looking to stamp out the "bad credit practice" by offering less enticing options.

View Story Discuss (4) (thetruthaboutcreditcards.com) 436 days ago by Credithelp

Voted for on July 09, 2007 03:09pm

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The American Express Black Credit Card

Money – The myth, the legend...a profile of the most luxurious credit card in the world.

View Story Discuss (6) (thetruthaboutcreditcards.com) 426 days ago by Credithelp

Voted for on July 09, 2007 03:09pm

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