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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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How to Perform a Soft Credit Check and See Your Credit Score
Soft credit checks don't have an impact on your credit score, but... Read More

July 25, 2023

What Is a Hard Inquiry and How Does It Impact Your Credit?

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What Is a Hard Inquiry and How Does It Impact Your Credit?
Hard inquiries are a factor that significantly impacts your credi... Read More

June 14, 2023

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How Do Credit Scores Work?
In July 2016, the Consumer Federation of America (CFA) and Vantag... Read More

June 8, 2023

Does Paying Off Collections Improve Your Credit Score?

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Does Paying Off Collections Improve Your Credit Score?
Paying off collections likely won't improve your credit score unl... Read More

June 1, 2023

What’s the Highest Credit Score Possible and How Do You Get It?

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What’s the Highest Credit Score Possible and How Do You Get It?
The highest credit score possible is 850, but a good credit score... Read More

June 1, 2023

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What Happens to Your Credit Score after Bankruptcy?
Find out what happens to your credit score after bankruptcy. Lear... Read More

May 30, 2023