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How long does a bankruptcy stay on your credit report?
A bankruptcy will stay on your credit report for a number of years depending on when you actually filed as well as the type of bankruptcy.
4 min read Apr 20, 2022 -
What is an adverse credit history?
Having an adverse credit history could make it harder to get a student loan.
3 min read Mar 11, 2022 -
What is high credit on a credit report?
If yearly credit reports show an inaccurate high balance, it’s worth disputing to prevent an impact on your credit score.
5 min read Mar 07, 2022 -
How to dispute an error on your credit report
Dispute errors your find on your credit report in order to increase your credit score.
3 min read Mar 03, 2022 -
How to lift a credit freeze
Credit freezes are a great idea to protect yourself against identity theft but they aren’t designed to last forever.
4 min read Mar 01, 2022 -
9 steps to get old debt off your credit report
Find out what you must do to clear your name and your credit report of old debt.
7 min read Jan 26, 2022 -
Tally review: An app that helps you pay off credit card debt
Tally consolidates your credit cards into one low-interest line of credit so that you only have to make a single payment.
5 min read Dec 14, 2021 -
Worst credit advice from friends and family
Credit advice from friends and family is often well-intentioned, but we’ve gathered our top ten worst pieces of advice that can hurt your credit and credit score. Find out what to avoid, and what to [...]
6 min read Jul 05, 2021 -
How alternative data is improving credit access
Alternative data can open the door and give you the access to credit that lasts, but how you handle your credit from there is up to you.
3 min read May 17, 2021 -
10 U.S. cities with the highest credit scores
The average American has a 711 credit score, but some cities are home to major overachievers. These high scorers are likely to qualify for the best credit cards on the market due to their exceptional [...]
3 min read Mar 18, 2021