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How to Build Credit at 18

Building credit at 18 might seem intimidating, but with the right steps, you can establish a strong financial foundation early on. Here's how.

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How to Build Credit at 18
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How to Build Credit at 18

Building credit at 18 might seem intimidating, but with the right steps, you can establish a strong financial foundation early on. Here's how.

Nikkita Walker

How to Add Rent and Utilities to Your Credit Report
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How to Add Rent and Utilities to Your Credit Report

Are all of your rent and utility payments shown on your credit report? Learn how to add utilities to credit report results and build better credit.

Nikkita Walker

Does Your Old Debt Have an Expiration Date?
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Does Your Old Debt Have an Expiration Date?

Wondering if your old debt has an expiration date? There are limits on how long creditors can pursue debt. Learn about the statute of limitations.

Nikkita Walker

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.

Nikkita Walker

10 Unexpected Benefits of a Good Credit Score
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10 Unexpected Benefits of a Good Credit Score

Beyond the obvious perks of securing loans and better interest rates, a good credit score can actually open doors to a lot of unexpected benefits.

Nikkita Walker

Do Authorized Users Build Credit? (Yes!)
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Do Authorized Users Build Credit? (Yes!)

What does authorized user credit mean? \Learn more about how it works and how to get started with it properly.

Nikkita Walker

What Does Charged Off as Bad Debt Mean?
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What Does Charged Off as Bad Debt Mean?

What does it mean when something is charged off as bad debt? Discover how it can impact your credit and what action you can take.

Orlando Rodriguez

How Late Can You Be on a Car Payment?
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How Late Can You Be on a Car Payment?

Find out how late you can be on your car payments, home mortgage or other bills before the lender will take action and what consequences you might face.

Kaitlyn Brown

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