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Get Your Free Weekly Credit Reports Through the End of 2023
The COVID-19 pandemic has likely had an impact on everything from your relationships to your eating habits. Your finances? Big…
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What Really Shows Up on a Credit Check for Employment
You survived the interviews. You deftly explained where you see yourself in five years. You managed to sparkle even when…
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10 Steps to Take in 2023
If you want to whip your finances into shape, here’s a good goal: improving your credit score. A lot of…
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Does Debt Consolidation Affect Your Credit Score? It Depends
Debt consolidation is usually billed as a smart financial move, because it can boost your credit score and save you…
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Does Having a Credit Card Balance Hurt Your Credit Score?
You probably know that paying down debt is good for your credit score. But there’s a persistent myth about credit…
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The Phrase That’s Supposed to Stop Debt Collectors: Does it Work?
Debt can feel stressful and overwhelming, especially when you’re struggling with payments. And if you end up on the receiving…
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What Is a Good Credit Score? Here’s How Your Score Works
Like it or not, your credit score is an important number. It often dictates what you can and can’t afford…
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How to Freeze Your Credit: A Complete Guide
Data breaches are the new norm, which means you need to know how to handle one if your info gets…
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Credit Karma to Pay $3 Million Fine for ‘Pre-Approved’ Cards
Have you ever been turned down for a credit card that Credit Karma claimed you were pre-approved for? If so,…
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Should You Get a Second Credit Card? 4 Things to Consider
Consumers opened 233 million new credit card accounts in the second quarter of 2022 — the highest seen since 2008,…
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