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Finance charges: What they are and how you can avoid them
Finance charges impact the balances you pay on your credit cards, but developing good credit habits can help you avoid them.
2 min read Aug 19, 2019 -
There are two federal laws that protect your credit — here’s what they are and what you need to know to keep your credit safe
Familiarize yourself with your rights under two important federal protection laws.
4 min read Jul 16, 2019 -
Does being a woman hurt your credit? Here’s why men typically have higher credit scores
The gender pay gap may extend to credit scores. Here’s what you need to know.
4 min read May 08, 2019 -
Divorce can seriously hurt your credit score – especially if you’re a woman
If you fail to protect your credit during a divorce, your scores might suffer.
4 min read Apr 10, 2019 -
How public records on your credit report impact your score
It’s not good to have a public record on your credit report — here’s why.
4 min read Mar 28, 2019 -
How America’s ‘credit invisibles’ can get the credit they deserve
People without established credit pay more for loans, struggle to find housing.
4 min read Feb 18, 2019 -
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez hints at hearing for credit score system
New York congresswoman takes aim at credit bureaus.
3 min read Feb 12, 2019 -
Can Experian Boost help raise your credit score?
The service allows consumers to use their payment history to build their credit.
3 min read Dec 18, 2018 -
This is the average FICO credit score — how does your score stack up?
New data from FICO show consumer credit and financial health continue to be strong.
2 min read Oct 18, 2018 -
How trended credit data can help you get a mortgage
Find out how this enhanced credit information could help you get access to a home loan.
3 min read Apr 02, 2018