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Scammer BlueHippo coughed up $5 million to settle its dispute with the FTC over its uber-expensive, bargain-bin computer “deals.”

February 26, 2008

Scammer BlueHippo coughed up $5 million to settle its dispute with the FTC over its uber-expensive, bargain-bin computer “deals.” Next on BlueHippo’s to-do list: settle the class action brought by consumers. [via Consumerist]

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Store charge cards will drag down your credit score

February 22, 2008

Nearly every store I walk into has a store charge card. Usually the store will offer 10-20% off of your purchase if you sign up for a card. Big deal. According to Bankrate.com, opening a store card account is an automatic 20-point hit to your credit score. Ouch. Why? Because “store credit cards are issued [...]

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