Credit

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  What to know about financial insolvency

  Insolvency is a difficult financial situation, but it doesn’t have to last forever.

  6 min read Aug 19, 2024
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  How to establish credit for adults with disabilities

  Learn how to build credit for adults with disabilities.

  6 min read May 31, 2024
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  A Gen X’s Guide to Credit Scores

  A good credit score can make Gen Xers finances easier to navigate – here’s how.

  11 min read May 21, 2024
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  How to report your rent payments to credit bureaus

  Credit bureaus don’t automatically receive your rental payment history, but reporting your rent may help boost your credit score.

  9 min read May 17, 2024
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  What is high credit on a credit report?

  If yearly credit reports show an inaccurate high balance, it’s worth disputing to prevent an impact on your credit score.

  3 min read May 16, 2024
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  Landlords and credit checks: What you should know

  What is involved in a landlord credit check and how can you prepare for one?

  5 min read May 06, 2024
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  How long does a bankruptcy stay on your credit report?

  A bankruptcy will stay on your credit report for a number of years depending on when you actually filed as well as the type of bankruptcy.

  4 min read Apr 30, 2024
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  How length of credit history affects your credit score

  Length of credit history is a minor credit score factor, but still packs a punch.

  4 min read Apr 26, 2024
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  Can anyone check my credit without permission?

  The FCRA outlines who can check your credit report and why.

  6 min read Apr 09, 2024
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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