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Why Did My Credit Score Drop?

Find out what factors can contribute to a decrease in your credit score and what you can do to get it back to a more desirable number.

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Why Did My Credit Score Drop?
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Why Did My Credit Score Drop?

Find out what factors can contribute to a decrease in your credit score and what you can do to get it back to a more desirable number.

David Lord

Can You Be Denied a Rental Home Because of Bad Credit?
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Can You Be Denied a Rental Home Because of Bad Credit?

A credit history riddled with problems can be a serious obstacle in trying to find housing. Experts provide tips for getting an apartment with bad credit.

Christine DiGangi

The Secret to Improving Your Credit Score in 6 Months
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The Secret to Improving Your Credit Score in 6 Months

It can be tough to stay motivated while paying off a huge debt, but what if paying more than the minimum means you help your credit scores, too?

Gerri Detweiler

Will a 1099-C Hurt My Credit Score?
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Will a 1099-C Hurt My Credit Score?

If you received a 1099-C form reporting “cancelled debt income," you may wonder whether it will affect your credit scores. Find out what our experts say.

Gerri Detweiler

What's Not in a Credit Score?
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What's Not in a Credit Score?

Here's a look at all the things you won't find on a consumer credit report and therefore won't be factored into your credit score.

Lucy Lazarony

6 Ways You Can Wreck Someone Else's Credit
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6 Ways You Can Wreck Someone Else's Credit

Here are six things you could be doing that could wreck someone else’s credit, whether you realize it or not.

Brooke Niemeyer

3 Jobs That Can Be Harder to Get With Bad Credit
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3 Jobs That Can Be Harder to Get With Bad Credit

Many employers do a background check, but three are some jobs that are just harder to get with bad credit.

Jill Krasny

Can I Let Someone Else Use My Credit Score?
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Can I Let Someone Else Use My Credit Score?

It may be tempting — let someone use your good credit score for some cash. But there are lots of problems associated with doing so.

Christine Giordano

Does Opening Multiple Credit Cards Help Me Build My Credit Faster?
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Does Opening Multiple Credit Cards Help Me Build My Credit Faster?

Does Opening Multiple Credit Cards Help Me Build My Credit Faster?

Christine DiGangi

Will Child Support Payments Affect My Credit?
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Will Child Support Payments Affect My Credit?

Child support is considered a debt, and if you let it go unpaid, you could see negative consequences.

Christine Giordano

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