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Perfect credit score: 4 steps to 850

The perfect credit score is 850 — and it’s a lot easier to hit (or come pretty damn close to) that number than you think. Trying to get a perfect credit score is also a great financial goal to have, right up there with: Getting out of debt Building an emergency fund Buying an endangered Bengal tiger (a la Mike ...

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Credit rating scale: How to get an amazing credit score

Your credit rating (or credit score) gives lenders an idea of how risky you are to lend to. Credit score What it means 800 - 850 Great. 740 - 799 Good. 670 - 739 Okay. 580 - 669 Bad. 300 - 579 OMG. If your credit score is high, expect great interest rates on home loans, near-universal approval for credit ...

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How to write a polite email asking for something

I want to show you an actual email someone sent me to ask for something that had me clamoring to call them. With emails like these, I hope you appreciate the mental fortitude it takes to not go insane every day of my life. But instead of just mocking the people who read my blog, I want to talk about ...

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When did you realize your money situation had changed?

The first time I remember my money situation really changing was when I got my first scholarship check for college. I realized if I could get one scholarship … I could get five … and then 10 … and then, pay my way through undergrad and grad school. That totally changed the way I thought about going to college and money. Other moments ...

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The best savings account to open today

A good savings account allows you to effortlessly save for ANY financial goal: Weddings Engagement rings Trips to Paris Down payment on house New car Front row tickets to a Jay-Z and Beyonce concert Whatever! And when you combine it with automation, you create a powerful financial tool that allows you to save passively too. BUT all accounts aren’t ...

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A no-BS guide to early retirement

Early retirement represents a Rich Life for many — a time when you can relax, not worry about work, and focus on the things that really matter to you. But getting there isn’t easy. Here’s how much you’ll need to save based on your yearly expenses. ANNUAL EXPENSES HOW MUCH YOU NEED TO SAVE $20,000 $500,000 $...

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Perfect credit score: 4 steps to 850

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