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What credit score do you start with?
Whether closing your only credit card will impact your credit score depends on some other factors.
5 min read Apr 18, 2024 -
What is my credit score if I have no credit history?
Read on to learn what having no credit history means in practical terms and what steps you can take to build credit.
5 min read Apr 17, 2024 -
How to build credit fast
Know what steps to take to improve your credit score fast.
7 min read Apr 11, 2024 -
What is considered a fair credit score?
Having fair credit is much better than having poor credit, in terms of financial opportunities—but building your credit score up to good or excellent will provide access to better credit cards, lower [...]
6 min read Apr 11, 2024 -
What do the different versions of FICO scores mean?
What are the different types of FICO credit scores?
5 min read Apr 11, 2024 -
Can anyone check my credit without permission?
The FCRA outlines who can check your credit report and why.
6 min read Apr 09, 2024 -
How to unfreeze credit if you lose your PIN
Credit bureaus no longer require PINs to unfreeze credit reports.
4 min read Apr 05, 2024 -
Is Kikoff a good way to build credit?
Where does Kikoff fit in the crowded landscape of credit building and rebuilding tools?
5 min read Apr 05, 2024 -
What is a credit privacy number?
A credit privacy number is an alternative to a Social Security number.
6 min read Apr 04, 2024 -
Can you remove hard inquiries from your credit report?
Removing accurate and timely information from your report is generally not possible. This is true for hard inquiries as well, unless identity theft has occurred.
5 min read Apr 04, 2024