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How to unfreeze credit if you lose your PIN
Credit bureaus no longer require PINs to unfreeze credit reports.
4 min read Apr 05, 2024 -
Is Kikoff a good way to build credit?
Where does Kikoff fit in the crowded landscape of credit building and rebuilding tools?
5 min read Apr 19, 2024 -
What is a credit privacy number?
A credit privacy number is an alternative to a Social Security number.
6 min read Jun 26, 2024 -
Can you remove hard inquiries from your credit report?
Removing accurate and timely information from your report is generally not possible. This is true for hard inquiries as well, unless identity theft has occurred.
5 min read Jun 26, 2024 -
How to help your kids build credit
Parents have many options, from debit cards and prepaid cards to secured credit cards and making their child an authorized user. Which is best?
11 min read Apr 04, 2024 -
How to repair your credit in 5 steps
Employ the tactics outlined in this credit repair guide and get your score back on track.
7 min read Jun 26, 2024 -
Is a perfect credit score worth it?
Luckily, you don’t have to have a perfect credit score to reap the benefits of near-perfect credit.
5 min read Apr 03, 2024 -
When does debt fall off your credit report?
Missed debt payments or collection accounts can stay on your report for 10 years.
7 min read Jun 26, 2024 -
Credit counseling: What to know before signing up
Credit counseling can help solve financial issues including debt and bad credit.
7 min read Jun 26, 2024 -
How does a tax lien affect your credit score?
Tax liens no longer appear on credit reports and should have no bearing on your credit score.
4 min read Apr 01, 2024