Should I disclose this stuff on my rental application? How far back do they check these things, anyway? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jun 30, 2009 - 7 answers

One of my boyfriend's student loans just got turned over to a collection agency. How bad is this? [more inside]
posted by peacheater on Mar 25, 2008 - 15 answers

Credit Scores: Any reason to keep a bank account open? [more inside]
posted by jazzkat11 on Sep 24, 2007 - 6 answers

I've been doing some general simplification of my finances, and realized that its more worthwhile for me to use a credit card which gives me cash back to purchase gas (and other daily expenses). The thing is, I've had a brand-specific gas card for six years now, just to charge monthly gas fill-ups and then pay the balance each month. If I close this credit line is there a strong chance that it will impact my credit negatively? [more inside]
posted by Asherah on Nov 6, 2006 - 9 answers

Credit Repair: is the best/fastest way to deal with legitimate unpaid collections on one's credit history to simply pay them off, or to go through some other process? Tips and tricks of the trade? [more inside]
posted by weston on Mar 9, 2006 - 13 answers

I'm turning 18 in April. I have no credit history. How do I get a credit card? [more inside]
posted by qslack on Feb 18, 2006 - 32 answers