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Credit counseling: What to know before signing up
Credit counseling can help solve financial issues including debt and bad credit.
7 min read Apr 02, 2024 -
What is an excellent credit score?
You can maintain good credit by practicing responsible financial habits, such as making on-time payments, but it takes some credit card savvy to lift your credit score from good to excellent.
6 min read Apr 02, 2024 -
How does a tax lien affect your credit score?
Tax liens no longer appear on credit reports and should have no bearing on your credit score.
4 min read Apr 01, 2024 -
Can you 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 Apr 01, 2024 -
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 -
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.
8 min read Mar 27, 2024 -
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