Should I pay my Utility bills with my credit card?

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Q: Is it a good idea to pay my utility bills with a credit card? A: Like taxes and rush-hour traffic, paying bills is a necessary, albeit painful, part of life. The bills will show up in your mailbox or inbox month after month after month. As you pay those bills, it’s a good idea to choose…

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When Lenders Use Alternative Credit Data, More Consumers Are Approved

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Most lenders use standard credit report data to approve, or deny, consumers credit. The problem is, some perfectly credit-worthy people get left out in the cold. A new study sheds light on some new solutions. Credit bureau Experian, at its 37th annual Vision Conference, announced the launch of its first-ever State of Alternative Credit Data report, examining lender…

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