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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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Disputing My Credit Report Error Didn’t Work. Now What?
There’s nothing more frustrating than seeing something that... Read More

April 22, 2016

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Worst-Case Scenario: What Does a Late Payment Do to My Credit Score?
Missing a single loan payment may seem like a small faux pas, but... Read More

April 20, 2016

How Proud Moms Compromise Their Kids' Identities

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Can My Kids See My Credit Report?
To view your credit report, you typically have to provide the cr... Read More

April 18, 2016

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What Do I Need to Dispute Things on My Credit Report?
Here’s something you probably already know: You get a free ... Read More

April 18, 2016

Help! Do I Have to Go Through Foreclosure After Bankruptcy?

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What Does Bankruptcy Actually Do to My Credit Score?
It’s the big, bad boogeyman of credit scores: bankruptcy. ... Read More

April 15, 2016

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The Big Mistakes People Make When Fixing Their Credit
If your credit’s in the gutter, you won’t be doing y... Read More

April 13, 2016