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How to remove negative items from your credit report
If your credit score is not where you want it to be, you probably already know that it is the negative items on your credit report that bring your score down the most. These items will fall off eventually, [...]
5 min read Nov 05, 2020 -
What is rapid rescore?
Everyone knows that the rate you get on your mortgage can cost or save you thousands over the term of your home loan. But did you know that you may be able to influence (lower) that rate while you are [...]
5 min read Oct 01, 2020 -
How to pay your mortgage with a credit card
Learn how to earn credit card rewards by paying off your mortgage.
6 min read Sep 04, 2020 -
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 22, 2020 -
Finance charges: What they are and how you can avoid them
Finance charges impact the balances you pay on your credit cards, but developing good credit habits can help you avoid them.
2 min read Aug 19, 2019 -
There are two federal laws that protect your credit — here’s what they are and what you need to know to keep your credit safe
Familiarize yourself with your rights under two important federal protection laws.
4 min read Jul 16, 2019 -
Divorce can seriously hurt your credit score – especially if you’re a woman
If you fail to protect your credit during a divorce, your scores might suffer.
4 min read Apr 10, 2019 -
How America’s ‘credit invisibles’ can get the credit they deserve
People without established credit pay more for loans, struggle to find housing.
4 min read Feb 18, 2019 -
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez hints at hearing for credit score system
New York congresswoman takes aim at credit bureaus.
3 min read Feb 12, 2019 -
The straight story about ‘hard’ credit checks
Too many hard credit checks from prospective lenders could impact your FICO scores.
2 min read Nov 22, 2017