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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 Build Credit Before You Turn 18
Quick Answer: You need to be 18 to open your own credit card, but... Read More

March 7, 2023

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ExtraCredit® – Let’s Get Serious about our Financial Health
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June 14, 2022

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Does Closing a Credit Card Affect Your Credit Score?
If you’re thinking about cleaning up your credit report by clos... Read More

April 11, 2022

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What Does FICO Stand For? And What is a FICO Score?
What does FICO stand for? The FICO scoring model is a credit... Read More

October 20, 2021

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What Is the Minimum Credit Score for a Home Loan?
Ready to buy a home? Whether you’ve already found your dream ho... Read More

September 10, 2021

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How Is My Credit Score Calculated?
Credit scores seem pretty simple, right? They’re a three-digit ... Read More

August 19, 2021