What is a Credit Report Freeze? Consumers in all 50 states have the option of placing a credit report “freeze” with each credit reporting bureau that effectively prevents any potential creditors, companies, and/or thieves from gaining access to the consumer’s credit report and credit score. The freeze does not prevent companies with whom you have …
[share_sc] I recently received an e-mail from a Man Vs. Debt reader (also one of my good friends) who wanted to know if there were any methods or strategies to quickly improve and raise his credit score. His situation is actually kind of funny. He’s apartment shopping and house hunting for a place to rent …
[share_sc] Unfortunately, identity theft has recently become the fastest growing crime in our increasingly digital world. Potential thieves are becoming extremely adept at leveraging stolen data to empty existing accounts, max credit limits, apply for jobs, and even obtain mortgages. Despite the specifics of the fraud, becoming a victim of identity theft can end up …
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Let me be blunt about negotiating dental costs. I’m no master negotiator. Of course, the title of this essay isn’t “Negotiation Tips for Masters”! Over the last few years though, I have slowly picked up a few tips and tricks that I try to use from time to time to save money. Most of these …
Advanced travel hacking is an art form, so this blog post will cover personal track hack stories. I have no doubts about that. But, contrary to popular belief, getting started is actually quite simple. So easy even a toddler could do it. Literally. But I’ll share a little secret with you… it’s not as glamorous …
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[share_sc] It’s been a freaky journey up to this point since starting Man Vs Debt many years ago. I feel like I swallowed both the red and blue pills in one big gulp. I rarely try to blog about blogging, however I thought it would be fun to reflect on what I’ve learned in these …
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