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Can My Mom See My Credit Report?
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Can My Mom See My Credit Report?

Your credit report is your data, and other individuals aren't legally allowed to access it.

Christine DiGangi

Why Your Mortgage Might Be Missing From Your Credit Report
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Why Your Mortgage Might Be Missing From Your Credit Report

Paying off a home loan properly generally helps you build credit, but there are two instances where your mortgage may be missing from your credit report.

Scott Sheldon

How Many Americans Find Problems on Their Credit Reports?
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How Many Americans Find Problems on Their Credit Reports?

Many American haven't checked for errors on their annual credit reports.

Constance Brinkley-Badgett

How Long Does It Take for Something to Be Removed From My Credit Report?
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How Long Does It Take for Something to Be Removed From My Credit Report?

Negative information on your credit report can drag down your credit score for years. Here are some tips for getting those items off your credit history.

Constance Brinkley-Badgett

I Accidentally Applied for Credit I Didn't Want. Now What?
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I Accidentally Applied for Credit I Didn't Want. Now What?

Applying for credit can hurt your credit score, but if you didn't do it on purpose, can you undo the damage?

Christine DiGangi

How Long Does It Really Take to Improve Your Credit?
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How Long Does It Really Take to Improve Your Credit?

If you've had financial problems, you may feel like you’ll never had good credit again. Fortunately, time can heal your credit.

Gerri Detweiler

5 Ways Having No Credit Score Can Hurt You
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5 Ways Having No Credit Score Can Hurt You

If you don't plan to borrow money, what difference does your credit score make? Here are several times when having a credit score can make a big difference.

Gerri Detweiler

What Will Leave a Black Mark on My Credit Report?
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What Will Leave a Black Mark on My Credit Report?

If you’re planning to apply for a loan but you’ve had credit challenges in the past, here’s what you need to know about credit report black marks.

Leslie Tayne

11 States Where Employers Can't Check Your Credit
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11 States Where Employers Can't Check Your Credit

New York City just enacted a ban on most employer credit checks, and many states have similar restrictions, but it's not the norm.

Christine DiGangi

4 Ways You Can Wreck Somebody Else's Credit
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4 Ways You Can Wreck Somebody Else's Credit

Damaging someone else's credit is easier to do than you might think, and repairing trust can be difficult.

Gerri Detweiler

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