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Does What You Buy Affect Your Credit Score?

There are several factors that go into establishing your credit scores — is what you buy one of them?

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Does What You Buy Affect Your Credit Score?
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Does What You Buy Affect Your Credit Score?

There are several factors that go into establishing your credit scores — is what you buy one of them?

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Can I Fix My Credit in 30 Days?
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Can I Fix My Credit in 30 Days?

Building credit is a long process, but depending what's on your credit report, you could fix some credit problems within 30 days.

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Can Your Credit History Just Disappear?
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Can Your Credit History Just Disappear?

There are people who are more at risk of having their credit history just disappear. But there are things you can do to prevent it from happening.

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7 Credit Myths That Just Won’t Die
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7 Credit Myths That Just Won’t Die

Check out these seven common credit myths and the real deal behind them.

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Can I Sue My Bank for Ruining My Credit?
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Can I Sue My Bank for Ruining My Credit?

If your credit has been destroyed and you think your bank or credit card issuer is to blame, you may, in fact, have some legal recourse.

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How Much Can Removing One Negative Item Raise Your Credit Score?
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How Much Can Removing One Negative Item Raise Your Credit Score?

If you remove a negative item from your credit report, it may not help your credit score as much as you'd like.

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Your HOA Payments May Now Affect Your Credit Score
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Your HOA Payments May Now Affect Your Credit Score

If you aren't up to date on your homeowner's association dues, you might want to change that.

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5 Random Reasons Your Credit Score Could Go Up
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5 Random Reasons Your Credit Score Could Go Up

There are some behind-the-scenes changes that can cause your credit score to go up without you doing much of anything at all.

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Does Taking a Pay Cut Hurt My Credit?
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Does Taking a Pay Cut Hurt My Credit?

A drop income could make you miss some bills and you don't want to wind up with a lower credit limit. Here's how to avoid a ding to your credit score.

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How Does Settling a Debt Affect My Credit Score?
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How Does Settling a Debt Affect My Credit Score?

Outstanding unpaid debts can do big damage to your credit score, so it's a good idea to try to resolve them as quickly as possible.

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