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April 14, 2008 Archives
Between the credit crunch and the prevalence of identity theft, credit cards are frequently in the news. From time to time, however, credit cards result in unexpected and often funny news. Below are five of the wackiest recent credit card stories to hit the press.
I was aware that your credit score can vary based on which of the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, TransUnion) provides the version of the score you (or your lender) looks at. However, I was surprised to learn that credit scores also differ based on the type of loan you apply for, such as a credit card, auto loan or home equity loan.
My post about how presidential candidates have bad credit is featured in the 148th edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance, hosted by Gather Little by Little. Also, several other posts included in the carnival that I think are worth a read.
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