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What credit score do you start with?
Learn what credit score you start with and how to build good credit from scratch.
7 min read Oct 21, 2024 -
What is a secured credit card and how does it work?
Secured credit cards require a cash deposit in exchange for a small line of credit.
5 min read Oct 18, 2024 -
How to dispute an error on your credit report
Dispute errors your find on your credit report in order to increase your credit score.
8 min read Oct 18, 2024 -
Financial needs versus wants: How to tell them apart and why its important
Knowing your financial needs and wants is important for your budget.
6 min read Oct 16, 2024 -
How to clean up credit reports
It is a good practice to review your credit report annually for any inaccuracies.
7 min read Oct 16, 2024 -
When does debt fall off your credit report?
Missed debt payments or collection accounts can stay on your report for 10 years.
7 min read Oct 16, 2024 -
How to properly destroy a metal credit card
When scissors aren’t enough to destroy your metal credit cards, try these methods instead.
3 min read Oct 03, 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 Sep 27, 2024 -
What do the different versions of FICO scores mean?
What are the different types of FICO credit scores?
7 min read Sep 23, 2024 -
How eviction can affect your credit
Eviction indirectly affects your credit score depending on the collections matter.
7 min read Sep 16, 2024