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  Prevent child ID theft with a credit freeze? It’s not always easy

  To the delight of identity thieves, just 22 states let you freeze your child’s credit.

  3 min read Sep 10, 2015
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  The 5 biggest credit score myths that can hurt your finances

  Consumers just can’t shake these credit score beliefs. See how these myths can hurt.

  4 min read Sep 09, 2015
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  5 credit score must-knows for millennials

  Don’t know the difference between a credit report and a credit score? Here’s a primer.

  4 min read Sep 01, 2015
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  How long will car repo hurt my credit?

  A car was repossessed and your marriage was a wreck? Here’s a road map for credit repair.

  2 min read Mar 06, 2015
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  Credit score vs. credit report: What’s what?

  They sound similar, but they’re not. Here’s what you need to know.

  4 min read Nov 21, 2014
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  Building credit after a car repossession

  A negative event on your credit report doesn’t define you. Here’s one story and how to rebuild.

  2 min read Jan 31, 2014
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  Do lenders have to report to credit bureaus?

  Getting a mortgage will be more difficult if your credit card lender reports to only one bureau.

  2 min read Sep 25, 2013
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  When will debt payoff show up on credit report?

  It takes more than paying down your debts to qualify for a good mortgage rate.

  2 min read Jul 17, 2013
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  Buy a car to rebuild credit post-bankruptcy?

  It’s important to rebuild your credit after bankruptcy, but make sure to do it the right way.

  2 min read May 14, 2013
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  File bankruptcy after credit crisis?

  A long job loss coupled with a huge pay cut can leave your credit in a mire. Will bankruptcy help?

  3 min read Aug 06, 2012