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What is the Chase 5/24 rule?
If you’ve opened more than 5 credit cards in the past 24 months, Chase probably won’t accept your credit card application.
4 min read Jul 07, 2023 -
How to clean up credit reports
It is a good practice to review your credit report annually for any inaccuracies.
5 min read Jul 07, 2023 -
What is a good credit score?
Having a good credit score means you are more likely to qualify for a loan
5 min read Jun 29, 2023 -
Is Experian Boost worth it?
Experian Boost is a credit-building tool that lets you use alternative data to boost your score. It’s free to use and boosts scores by 12 points on average, yet there are a few downsides to consider [...]
6 min read Jun 22, 2023 -
How to build credit with a secured credit card
If you have a low credit score or a limited credit history, you can start building credit with a secured credit card. Here’s what you need to know.
4 min read Jun 05, 2023 -
How new credit impacts your credit score
New credit means exactly that — credit lines or loans that you applied for that you did not have before.
4 min read May 17, 2023 -
How to get an apartment with bad credit
A low credit score could hurt your apartment search, but you can get around it.
9 min read May 08, 2023 -
Bad credit can affect your mental and physical health
Bad credit can impact your health, both physical and mental.
5 min read Apr 24, 2023 -
How to build credit without a credit card
There are many ways to build up credit even if you don’t qualify for a credit card.
5 min read Apr 24, 2023 -
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 Apr 20, 2023