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Banks’ tactics can attack credit scores (Reno Gazette-Journal)

DebtFree.net — Fri, 16 Apr 2010 13:20:16 +0000

As struggling card banks rush to clamp down on credit, by hiking interest rates, reducing credit lines and even canceling accounts, many Americans are finding that their credit scores are taking the collateral damage, whether they have been good customers or bad.
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Credit Card Issuers: Buy Something or Else! (WallStreet Journal via Yahoo! Finance)

DebtFree.net — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 13:20:09 +0000

Many major credit card companies are slashing credit lines and closing accounts that aren’t used regularly – a move that is potentially devastating to consumers’ credit scores.
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Rogers Bank Offers Free Credit Checks (KHBS – KHOG Fort Smith – Fayetteville)

DebtFree.net — Thu, 21 Jan 2010 19:10:17 +0000

A Rogers mortgage company offers to help local families understand their credit scores.
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Better credit for homebuyers, courtesy of Houston taxpayers? (11 News Houston)

DebtFree.net — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:15:14 +0000

The “Credit Score Enhancement Program” would give up to $3,000 for use on car loans, credit card balances or other debts. City officials believe it could provide the slight boost in credit scores some applicants need.
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Credit-Score Pitfalls of the Wealthy (WallStreet Journal via Yahoo! Finance)

DebtFree.net — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:10:30 +0000

Many affluent investors unknowingly hurt their credit scores with late payments, debt and not borrowing enough.
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Cryptic Credit Scores Cost Consumers (Fox News)

DebtFree.net — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 03:50:33 +0000

Cryptic Credit Scores Cost Consumers

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Consumer Banking: Cryptic credit scores cost consumers (Market Watch)

DebtFree.net — Sun, 14 Sep 2008 21:50:35 +0000

U.S. consumers could reduce credit-card finance charges by $105 annually if they raised their credit score by just 30 points, Washington Mutual has estimated.

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