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What Is a Judgment and How Can It Affect You?

Learn more about what a judgment is, how it works, and what the different types of judgments are. Find out how a judgment may impact your credit score.

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What Is a Judgment and How Can It Affect You?
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What Is a Judgment and How Can It Affect You?

Learn more about what a judgment is, how it works, and what the different types of judgments are. Find out how a judgment may impact your credit score.

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How to Maintain and Improve Your Credit Score Before and After Retirement
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How to Maintain and Improve Your Credit Score Before and After Retirement

When you retire, you want to have as much financial freedom as possible. Unfortunately, bad credit can get in the way if you’re not careful.

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Can You Pay a Credit Card With Another Credit Card?
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Can You Pay a Credit Card With Another Credit Card?

Yes, it is possible to pay off a credit card with another credit card, but it’s not as straightforward as simply transferring funds from one card to another.

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How Long Does a Credit Dispute Actually Take?
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How Long Does a Credit Dispute Actually Take?

In most cases, credit bureaus have 30 days after receiving your dispute to investigate it. However, if you've already received your yearly free credit report, this period expands to 45 days.

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Personal Loan vs. Credit Card: Which Should You Choose?
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Personal Loan vs. Credit Card: Which Should You Choose?

The key difference between a personal loan vs. credit card is that personal loans offer a lump sum of money, while credit cards provide revolving credit.

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What is credit card fraud?: 5 common types you should know
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What is credit card fraud?: 5 common types you should know

Credit card fraud occurs when an unauthorized user makes purchases with your credit card or uses your information to open new accounts. Learn more here.

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Can a Cosigner Take You to Court? 4 Potential Scenarios + Alternatives
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Can a Cosigner Take You to Court? 4 Potential Scenarios + Alternatives

Can a cosigner take you to court? Read on to learn why this may occur, the potential consequences, and alternatives to legal action.

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What Should You Use Your Credit Card For? 8 Smart Purchases
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What Should You Use Your Credit Card For? 8 Smart Purchases

Wondering what you should use your credit card for? We'll tell you eight smart purchases you can make to build your credit and earn cash back rewards.

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6 Reasons You Were Rejected for Credit
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6 Reasons You Were Rejected for Credit

Unfortunately, there are a lot of different reasons you could be rejected for a new line of credit that extend beyond how good or bad your credit score is.

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What Is a Credit Score?
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What Is a Credit Score?

A credit score is a three-digit number that indicates how financially trustworthy you are.

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