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Credit8-minute readSarah SharkeyApril 07, 2022
Credit card debt might feel like an albatross around your neck, but it doesn’t have to be. Learn more about how to avoid, manage, and pay off credit card debt.
Credit6-minute readVictoria ArajApril 07, 2022
You’ve heard that you should get an annual credit report, but how? Here’s the best way to go about doing it – for free!
Credit9-minute readLauren NowackiApril 07, 2022
If you borrow a line of credit, you may be subject to a finance charge. Read Rocket HQ’s guide on the different types of finance charges and how they work.
Credit7-minute readLauren NowackiApril 06, 2022
Credit is a critical component of a person’s financial life. So what is revolving credit, and what can be the potential benefit of opening a line of it?
Credit6-minute readVictoria ArajApril 06, 2022
What is a credit freeze and why would you want to do it? We address your questions here.
Credit6-minute readDan RafterApril 06, 2022
Most lenders or creditors won’t remove legitimate missed or late payments from your credit report. Read our guide on removing late payments with a goodwill letter.
Credit4-minute readSarah SharkeyApril 06, 2022
Although most people associate bankruptcy with bad financial news, the details of bankruptcy can be confusing. Let’s take a closer look at how bankruptcy can affect your credit.
While discerning fact from fiction can be difficult as rumors swirl around regarding credit scores, read our article on several credit myths you should be aware of.
Credit4-minute readSarah Li CainApril 06, 2022
Understanding your credit score can be confusing. Read our guide for a closer look at new credit as a factor that can affect your overall credit score.
The higher your credit score, the less you’re perceived as a risk to lenders. Even if your credit scoreis pretty good right now, there are factors that can hurt your credit score. Let’s take a look at what helps and hurts your credit score the most.
If you’re looking to get approved for a loan with the most favorable interest rates, you’ll want to pay attention. Not doing so can cost you additional money. Let’s explore the difference between a soft and hard credit check and how they can affect your credit score.
Credit3-minute readVictoria ArajApril 06, 2022
If there are errors on your credit report, it could negatively affect your credit score. Before we discuss how to eliminate these errors, let’s first discuss how to find them in the first place.
Credit10-minute readVictoria ArajApril 06, 2022
Wondering what factors damage your credit score? Read our guide to learn what factors lower your credit score, how to avoid them, and how to build your credit score.
Credit4-minute readVictoria ArajApril 06, 2022
Not everyone is privy to your credit information. For the most part, your score and credit report remain confidential. Here’s who can access your credit report and why.
Credit5-minute readAndrew DehanApril 05, 2022
Not all adults have a credit file. Whether you’re young, in the military or new to the country, here’s how to know if you have a credit score.
Credit score is the most important factor in a lender’s decision to offer a loan. What is the average credit score by age in the U.S., and how does your credit score compare?
Credit3-minute readSarah SharkeyApril 05, 2022
COVID-19 is spreading uncertainty and fear across the world. We’ll take a closer look at how you can weather this storm while keeping your credit score intact.
Credit6-minute readMolly GraceApril 05, 2022
Looking to improve your credit? Read our article on how Leslie Tayne eliminated her debt and went from delinquency to an 800+ credit score.
