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Dolores dice...Debt Relief

By Dolores | 05/26/2010 - 18:00 | 5 Comments

Dear Dolores:

My boyfriend and I have been together for nine months, but we have issues: who calls who, who will pay for dinner this time, things like that. This could be because of our age difference. He’s 23 and I’m 29. Right now I’m at the stage where I’m looking for something serious. I asked him where our relationship is headed and he answered...

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Quick Tips to Improve Your Credit Score

By Dorkys Ramos | 04/15/2010 - 15:00 | 1 Comment

When you apply for a mortgage or an auto loan, the amount of money in your account isn’t the only number lenders look at to make their decision. They instantly judge your credit worthiness based on your three-digit credit score, and a low one could label you as a risky borrower and stand between you and a low interest rate on that loan. So what exactly determines that...