Does shopping around for a car affect your credit score if its done in the same day?

August 9, 2009 by admin · 4 Comments
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Tzek asked:


My husband and I are in the market for a vehicle and I was told if your shopping is done within seven days it wont affect your score. In other words if you visit for example 3 different car dealerships and all three you submit applications to that as long as you settle for a deal within a week that it wont effect your current credit score. Or something to that effect. Appreciate any feedback on this.

How to buy a gift card can be used for online shopping?

August 9, 2009 by admin · 3 Comments
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Dick K asked:


I want to buy a gift card that can be used for online shopping for my sister’s birthday present. I’m 15 and don’t have a credit card.
Can I just go to a convenience store and buy one with cash?
Do I have to pay fees to buy one and how to avoid them?
Can a gift card be used like any other credit cards?

When shopping for a mortgage how is your credit score affected?

March 21, 2009 by admin · 7 Comments
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joy asked:


I was told that you had 60 days after getting pre- qual info while shopping for a mortgage before your credit score was affected. Is this true?

When shopping around for the best interest rate, how it my credit score affected?

March 19, 2009 by admin · 3 Comments
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Sciguy asked:


I plan on shopping around for the best deal on a home mortgage, I read on one of the credit bureaus that many credit inquiries in a short time count as one hit. But I am aware that the more credit inquires you have in a short time makes you a risk.

How many bank inquires can I have on my credit before it is effected? Please list sources if possible.

Can I use Visa debit card for online shopping? What is the difference from Visa credit card?

March 11, 2009 by admin · 14 Comments
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rachel asked:


Can I use Visa debit card for online shopping as same as visa credit card??I am experiencing some difficultis on some online shopping site, and I am wondering the problem might from the card.

Is it okay to use my debit card for online shopping?

February 18, 2009 by admin · 6 Comments
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ashLey C asked:


I use chevy chase & their debit cards have the Visa logo on it, so does that mean i can use it as a credit card for shopping online? & would it take longer for the payment to be comfirmed than a credit card, or is it just instant also?