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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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Alliant Credit Union Review: Experience Pays Off
Alliant Credit Union is a not-for-profit, member-owned financial institution that has been around for more than 80 years. Though technically…
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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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Credit Union Vs. Bank: Key Differences To Consider
Managing your finances involves a lot of big decisions: How should you invest your funds? How should you structure your…
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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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Your Second Child Tax Credit Arrives on Friday, Aug. 13
Parents, check your bank accounts on Friday, Aug. 13. That’s when the second installment of the advance child tax credit…
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Not Using Your Credit Cards? 3 Ways to Keep That From Hurting You
First, the good news: We as a country have reduced our credit card debt since the coronavirus pandemic began. Americans…
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