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Why Your Credit Score Isn’t Going Up

Waiting for your score to change? There are a few reasons why this hasn't happened yet.

| June 4, 2024

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4 Ways Your Cellphone Could Wreck Your Credit
Your cellphone: It’s hard to live without! (How did we ever get... Read More

July 20, 2016

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How Much Does Applying for Credit Really Hurt Your Credit Score?
If you’re considering applying for a new line of credit, you m... Read More

July 18, 2016

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I Closed an Account. When Will It Disappear From My Credit Report?
It’s a commonly taught tenet of credit: Closing an account ... Read More

July 15, 2016

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Will Child Support Payments Affect My Credit?
As of a 2015 NPR report, more than $113 billion in child support ... Read More

July 11, 2016

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My Free Credit Scores Are All Different. What Gives?
There are lots of places that offer free credit scores nowadays,... Read More

July 6, 2016

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How Charging Lunch Every Day Can Help Your Credit Score
It’s easy to take out your plastic to pay for a meal, especiall... Read More

July 6, 2016