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How Much Will My Credit Score Drop If I Apply for a Car Loan?

Shopping for the best deal on a vehicle loan can be smart, but some readers have had an unpleasant surprise when they checked their credit scores afterward.

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How Much Will My Credit Score Drop If I Apply for a Car Loan?

How Much Will My Credit Score Drop If I Apply for a Car Loan?

Shopping for the best deal on a vehicle loan can be smart, but some readers have had an unpleasant surprise when they checked their credit scores afterward.

Gerri Detweiler

5 Credit Card Habits of Successful People

5 Credit Card Habits of Successful People

Seems like the rich are different than the rest of us, and it’s not just in the way they handle money. They also handle credit cards differently.

Gerri Detweiler

Will My Job Hurt My Credit?

Will My Job Hurt My Credit?

Your job isn't factored into your credit score, but it could still help or hurt your credit.

Christine DiGangi

Why Paying Off Your Student Loans Could Actually Hurt Your Credit

Why Paying Off Your Student Loans Could Actually Hurt Your Credit

You should celebrate the day you're free of student loan debt, but make sure you know how it will impact your credit.

Christine DiGangi

Why Rich People Still Need Good Credit

Why Rich People Still Need Good Credit

Sometimes, cash isn't enough to buy everything you need. It certainly isn't enough to buy everything you want, even if you're wealthy.

Christine DiGangi

5 Things to Do After Bankruptcy

5 Things to Do After Bankruptcy

So you filed for bankruptcy and received your discharge. Here are five steps to take to help get you back on the road to financial recovery.

Gene Melchionne

How to Get Ready for a Credit Check

How to Get Ready for a Credit Check

If someone wants to take a look at your credit, it's smart to do a credit check yourself. Here's how to know where you stand — and what a lender will see.

Lucy Lazarony

Can Your Spouse's Credit Score Kill Your Mortgage?

Can Your Spouse's Credit Score Kill Your Mortgage?

Your spouse’s credit can make or break your mortgage. A score imbalance (hers is high and his is low) can mean a lower interest rate, or not qualifying at all.

Chris Birk

Can You Raise Your Credit Score 100 Points in a Month?

Can You Raise Your Credit Score 100 Points in a Month?

What will boost your score the most -- and quickly? Fixing a big error might, but chances are you'll raise your score more slowly. Here's a game plan.

Christine DiGangi

This Guy Put Out a Press Release About Getting a Perfect Credit Score

This Guy Put Out a Press Release About Getting a Perfect Credit Score

A perfect score is an attainable goal, apparently. But that doesn't make it a worthy one. Here's why.

Christine DiGangi

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