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A good FICO credit score is within the range of 670 to 739. A good, or "prime," VantageScore is within the range of 661 to 780. Payment history and amounts owed are two major factors that determine a ...

A credit card authorization key is a secure code used to process transactions, confirming purchases and preventing fraud between POS systems and banks.

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In June 2010, TexasOne Community Credit Union was forced by regulators to merge with PrimeWay Federal Credit Union. The two Houston based credit unions each had their own problems, not the least of ...

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