Image source: Getty Images It may seem like a huge goal, but it’s achievable if you follow a few tips to build your credit. Key points It is possible to dramatically increase your credit score in a year or less. Two ways to quickly increase your credit are to dispute any errors on your credit …
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(Adam Levy) Getting the most out of your Social Security retirement benefits could help make your retirement much more enjoyable, and maximizing your benefits could come down to one decision. When do you decide to apply for Social Security? Deferring until age 70 will be a great choice for many retirees who can benefit from …
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(Christy Biber) The amount of your Social Security benefits can vary greatly depending on the decisions you make. In particular, the age at which you choose to apply for benefits can have a particularly profound impact on the amount of money you get back. In fact, you could potentially increase your monthly payment up to …
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Financial literacy is key to managing money, but how well are states preparing their students? Tennessee tops the list of US states that offer the best financial education to its residents, according to a new report from financial services firm OneMain Financial. More than 99% of public high school students in Tennessee have what is …
Dear Liz: I’ve been reading your Money Talk column for years and it seems like about a third of the questions are about credit scores. Why are people obsessed with their FICO score? I didn’t know my score until recently when my bank accounts started showing my score when I’m online. I’m 65 and have …
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Credit scores depend on account history, missed payments and number of accounts. Average credit score data shows that older people generally have higher scores. Learning more about risk factors and how credit reports are created can help improve your score. Credit scores dominate spending and decisions, but few people know the ins and outs of …
