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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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Stay on Top of Your Credit Reports with Track It from ExtraCredit
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What Is the Average Credit Score?
TL;DR: The average FICO score is 711; the average VantageScore is... Read More

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What Credit Score Do I Need to Buy a House?
The type of mortgage loan you apply for will determine the minimu... Read More

July 12, 2021

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What’s a Good Credit Score for a College Graduate? Your Credit 101 Questions Answered
What’s the deal with credit for college grads? What makes a goo... Read More

June 7, 2021

A high credit score helps you in many ways, including by potentially lowering your monthly bills.

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What Bills Help Build Your Credit?
You probably know that skipping bill payments can drop your credi... Read More

May 5, 2021

Credit Score: 7 Important Things to Know About It

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Your Credit Score: 7 Important Things to Know About It
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April 12, 2021