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How does a credit card limit increase work?

When you take on any form of debt, there are limits to how much money you can borrow. For a loan, that limit is represented as the total sum offered to the borrower. For a credit card, it’s represented as the credit limit.If you want the ability to spend more money with a particular card, you’ll need to ask for …

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What Consumers Don’t Know about Free Credit Score Companies

If you’re trying to actively monitor your credit, paying for a copy of your credit score can be a frustrating expense. In this situation, companies offering a free copy of your credit score probably seem like a godsend. But while these services can show you a free credit score, it might not be the score you’re actually looking for. Here’s …