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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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Are Mistakes Ruining Your Credit Report?

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Are Mistakes Ruining Your Credit Report?
A long-awaited study on credit reporting accuracy was released Mo... Read More

February 12, 2013

Why Kicking Debt Collectors Off of Your Credit Report Just Got Easier

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A Step-By-Step Guide to Disputing Credit Report Mistakes
The information in your credit reports is what’s used to cr... Read More

February 11, 2013

How Credit is a Marathon

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How Credit Is a Marathon
In a race, the competitors start at the starting line. They line ... Read More

February 6, 2013

Bad Credit? 5 Loans That Don't Require Good Credit

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5 Loans That Don’t Require Good Credit
If you have bad credit or no credit, the thought of a lender look... Read More

January 31, 2013

The Dangers of Not Checking Your Credit Report

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The Danger of Not Checking Your Credit Report
For so many of us, checking our credit reports is probably not at... Read More

January 29, 2013

Real Estate: Is it Good or Bad for Your Credit Score?

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Buying a Home: Is It Good or Bad for Your Credit Score?
[UPDATE: Some offers mentioned below have expired and/or are no l... Read More

January 22, 2013