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  Should you pay your credit card bill early?

  Paying your credit card bill early can lower your credit utilization and help you avoid late payments.

  4 min read Nov 14, 2019
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  Using credit-builder loans to boost your credit and savings comes with a big catch

  They’re not your silver bullet if you have bad credit and are struggling to save.

  3 min read Nov 01, 2019
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  Boost your credit score by self-reporting

  A proactive approach can help consumers build a credit score when their payment history is thin. 

  4 min read Sep 10, 2019
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  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
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  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
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  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
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  How public records on your credit report impact your score

  It’s not good to have a public record on your credit report — here’s why.

  4 min read Mar 28, 2019
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  Hard credit check versus soft credit check: What’s the difference?

  Not all credit inquiries are equal. Here’s what you need to know.

  3 min read Mar 21, 2019
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  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
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  Rep. Ocasio-Cortez hints at hearing for credit score system

  New York congresswoman takes aim at credit bureaus.

  3 min read Feb 12, 2019