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• We wondered if a lousy credit score is a romantic turn-off, and guess what we found

  If your date knew your credit score, you might not be in a relationship, our survey shows.

  0 min read Apr 29, 2016

  

• Don’t check your spouse’s credit report

  It’s illegal to pull your partner’s credit, but couples should share reports. Here’s why.

  3 min read Mar 21, 2016

  

• Does debt consolidation hurt credit?

  You’ll need a financial plan in place, otherwise debt consolidation may be bad for your credit score in the long run. Here’s what you need to know.

  6 min read Jan 23, 2020

  

• Survey: Americans embrace free credit scores

  Our survey shows half of Americans obtain their scores but forget one important habit.

  5 min read May 04, 2015

  

• Credit score vs. credit report: What’s what?

  They sound similar, but they’re not. Here’s what you need to know.

  4 min read Nov 21, 2014