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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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Millions of People With Credit Problems Will Now Have Access to Free Credit Scores

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Millions With Credit Problems Can Now Get Free Credit Scores
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How Many FICO Scores Are There?

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How Many FICO Scores Are There?
There are hundreds of algorithms companies use to score consumers... Read More

April 21, 2015

everyone should know about credit

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10 Things Everyone Should Know About Credit Scores
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April 20, 2015

What Keeps Some Consumers Trapped in Bad Credit

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What Keeps Some Consumers Stuck in Bad Credit
Credit cards and other loans can serve as a lifeline, when making... Read More

April 6, 2015

A 'Fair' Credit Score Can Cost You $130K

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How a ‘Fair’ Credit Score Can Cost You $130K
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April 3, 2015

New FICO Score Factors in Utilities & How Often You Move

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New FICO Score Factors in Utilities & How Often You Move
FICO, creator of some of the most widely used credit scores in th... Read More

April 1, 2015