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How to fix your credit to buy a house: 6 simple tips
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How to fix your credit to buy a house: 6 simple tips

October 30, 2024
15 credit facts everyone needs to know in 2024
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15 credit facts everyone needs to know in 2024

October 30, 2024
How to build credit: everything you need to know in 10 steps
Credit 101
How to build credit: everything you need to know in 10 steps

October 28, 2024
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How to fix your credit to buy a house: 6 simple tips
Credit 101
How to fix your credit to buy a house: 6 simple tips

You need a decent credit score to buy a home, and we have five credit repair tips for mortgage approval to help raise your score. Read on to learn more.

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October 30, 2024
15 credit facts everyone needs to know in 2024
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15 credit facts everyone needs to know in 2024

How much do you know about credit? Check out these fifteen credit facts that will help you stay on top of your credit in 2024.

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October 30, 2024
How to build credit: everything you need to know in 10 steps
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How to build credit: everything you need to know in 10 steps

You can build credit by applying for credit cards, reporting rent payments, and taking out a credit builder loan. Read on to learn more steps you can take.

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October 28, 2024
What bills affect your credit score?
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What bills affect your credit score?

You know that loans and credit cards affect your credit score, but what about bills?

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October 21, 2024
How to add rent to your credit report: 16 rent-reporting services
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How to add rent to your credit report: 16 rent-reporting services

Learning how to add rent to your credit report with a rent-reporting service can help you build credit to boost your score. Read on to see how this works.

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October 21, 2024
How the Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA) protects consumers
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How the Fair Credit Billing Act (FCBA) protects consumers

Read our guide to the Fair Credit Billing Act to learn where it comes from, what situations it covers and how it protects consumers from unfair billing practices.

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October 20, 2024
What is a billing cycle? Definition, length and credit impact 
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What is a billing cycle? Definition, length and credit impact 

What is a billing cycle? Definition, length and credit impact

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October 07, 2024
7 common FCRA violations and how to remedy them
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7 common FCRA violations and how to remedy them

What is a violation of the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), and how can you remedy it?

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September 23, 2024
Should I take out a personal loan to pay off credit card debt? 
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Should I take out a personal loan to pay off credit card debt? 

If you qualify for a lower interest rate, taking out a personal loan to pay off credit card debt is a great way to streamline payoff. Read on to learn more.

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September 09, 2024
What is alternative credit data?
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What is alternative credit data?

If you have a nonexistent credit profile or a low credit score, you may benefit from alternative credit data. Learn how you can start using it today.

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August 29, 2024