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How to protect your deceased loved one’s credit after death
Freezing a loved one’s credit after death is an important step to prevent fraud and take stock of open accounts.
6 min read Mar 29, 2024 -
Current credit card interest rates
View current credit card rates based on Bankrate.com’s weekly national survey of large banks and thrifts.
1 min read Mar 27, 2024 -
How to read a credit report
Your credit report is a detailed record of your credit history and the accuracy of those details is important. Here’s what to look for when reviewing your credit report.
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How credit inquiries affect your credit score
Here’s how to manage your credit applications to keep your credit score high.
6 min read Mar 26, 2024 -
She was a retired teacher with $43,000 of debt. Here’s how National Debt Relief helped her
Learn how National Debt Relief helped this speech pathologist in her time of need.
6 min read Mar 25, 2024 -
Want a lower credit card interest rate? Just ask
Call your card issuer if you want a lower interest rate, and be ready to negotiate
6 min read Mar 25, 2024 -
Goodwill letters: How to get late payments removed from your credit report
Goodwill letters can convince creditors to remove late payments from your credit report.
6 min read Mar 22, 2024 -
What happens to my car when I file for bankruptcy?
If you want to hold on to your wheels after Chapter 7, you’ll have to sign a reaffirmation agreement.
4 min read Mar 22, 2024 -
What is a 609 dispute letter?
A 609 dispute letter can help you clean up errors on your credit report.
6 min read Mar 21, 2024 -
Can closed accounts be removed from your credit report?
Closed accounts listed on your credit report are removed after a set amount of time – depending on the status.
7 min read Mar 21, 2024