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How Do I Get a Credit Score After 30 Years in Prison?
Dear Penny, I spent the last 30 years in prison. After I got out, I tried to get credit and…
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Here’s How to Add Up to 200 Points to a Credit Score Without Paying Anyone For Help
Everyone who’s saddled with bad credit has a unique story. A man burdened with $6,000 in unpaid bills. A mom…
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5 Ways to Build Your Credit if You’re Constantly Denied
To build credit, you have to get approved for credit. But often, you’ll get rejected if you don’t have a…
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The Extra Debit Card Can Build Your Credit and Save You Thousands
If you have a low credit score — or even no credit at all — you know how detrimental it…
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SoFi Relay Will Give You a $10 Bonus Just to Track Your Credit Score with This Free Tool
Take it from us: Your credit score is more important than you think it is. The higher your score, the…
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4 Reasons Your Credit Score Dropped After Paying Off Debt
Getty Images and Chris Zuppa/The Penny Hoarder When you pay off debt, it seems like a given that your credit…
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People are Buying Homes and Cars Again — How to Boost Your Credit Score for Either
Although the COVID-19 pandemic isn’t over yet, Americans are totally ready to move into a post-pandemic era. Here’s how you…
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How to Afford Everything that Comes with Homeownership
Homeownership is the American dream, right? We spend years — sometimes decades — saving up enough money for a down…
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How to Read a Credit Report to Find the Red Flags
Know what’s on your credit report. Check your credit report. Have you seen your credit report? It seems someone is…
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5 Money Moves Gen Z Is Making — and What We Can All Learn
For years, Gen Z, or “zoomers,” kept their older relatives occupied with throwaway Facebook accounts while they and their peers…
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