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401k to pay off CC debt?

Hello Terry, I am wondering if you can advise me on a financial decision. I have 44K in Credit Card..

Closing unneeded credit card accounts

I was watching WGN today (Wed)morning and they said you would be talking about credit cards and should you cancel..

Credit Rating and Retail Line of Credit

Dear Terry, I received a letter from a major retailer informing me that our credit limit of $35, 000 dollars..

Credit Scores

My credit score was 800 then I co-signed a credit card for my grandson, over the years my score has..

Credit score

I have a American Express Credit Card which I never use. If I cancel will it change my credit score

Credit Reporting on Bill I Refused to Pay

I was wondering if there is a way to have a negative report removed if you have a justifiable reason..

Credit Card Balance Transfers

Hi, Terry. You’ve been of help before and I have a not too complicated (I think) question this time. I..

Building Credit after bankruptcy

My husband and I lost our first home due to unpaid taxes, the home was under my husbands name. Since..

Will Credit Score Rebound

Dear Terry, We were left a gift of money and are using it to pay off thousands of debt. Our..

Financial counseling for my adult children

I’m not in the best place financially myself so don’t feel qualified to give advice to my daughter and her..

Credit Card Debt..best options

Hi Terry, I hope you are well. My mom referred me to you. The facts: 12,000 in debt, 4 credit..

credit monitoring vs freeze

I am thinking about getting lifelock but would putting a freeze on my credit be just as good?

40lk withdrawal for need

I need to no can I with drawl for my 4olk one I already have a loan and you can..

Closing credit card accounts impact on score

Thank you for your quick answer to my previous question about whether or not I should pay off credit card..

Pay bills from inheritance to improve Credit Score?

Would it be wise to pay off all credit card debt which is quite high with inheiritance money? Will that..

Paying off credit card debt, then what?

Hi Terry! I love seeing you help people on WGN news! I thought I’d reach out about my situation. Over..

Rent payment on credit report?

I saw an ad for a company that claims if you make an arrangement with them where they pay your..

Credit cards

My husband and I use an Amazon branded Chase Visa card for the majority of our expenses each month (around..

Credit card debt – use IRA?

We have 12 k in credit card debt we have a small income now should we take from our ira

Senior Looking for legit co. to consolidate debt

Is there a company that will consolidate 2 debts totaling 10k that will allow me to pay it off within..

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