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Do apartment credit checks hurt your credit score?
Some landlords and property managers require hard credit checks on prospective tenants, but the damage to your credit score should be minimal and no reason to worry.
3 min read Jan 24, 2023 -
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 Jan 24, 2023 -
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 Jul 13, 2020 -
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 Sep 07, 2021 -
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 Sep 07, 2021 -
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 Jan 24, 2023 -
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 Mar 10, 2020 -
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez hints at hearing for credit score system
New York congresswoman takes aim at credit bureaus.
3 min read Mar 11, 2021 -
How trended credit data can help you get a mortgage
Find out how this enhanced credit information could help you get access to a home loan.
3 min read Apr 02, 2018 -
The straight story about ‘hard’ credit checks
Too many hard credit checks from prospective lenders could impact your FICO scores.
2 min read Mar 11, 2021