Credit

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  Credit monitoring alone won’t protect you from identity theft

  There’s no silver bullet to stop fraud. Here’s how to make the bad guys’ job harder.

  Sep 12, 2017
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  Protect yourself with a fraud alert on your credit report

  A fraud alert makes it difficult for ID thieves to open accounts in your name.

  Sep 08, 2017
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  4 ways to check your credit score before applying for a loan

  You need to know your credit score before you approach a lender.

  Aug 23, 2017
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  How Do I Rebuild My Credit After Tearing It Down?

  Here’s the best way to rebuild your credit after tearing it down.

  Aug 22, 2017
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  What is the perfect credit score, and how is it calculated?

  Learn how credit scores work to achieve the highest rating possible.

  Aug 16, 2017
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  Credit monitoring: When is it worth paying for?

  House hunting, mixed-credit-file issues may warrant the investment.

  Aug 15, 2017
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  Aim high! How to get your credit score above the 700 mark

  Here are a few simple tips to push your credit score to new heights.

  Aug 15, 2017
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  What is an excellent credit score?

  No matter what your credit score is today, you can always make it better.

  Aug 14, 2017
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  Under 30 and over 800: Young credit score achievers

  Low credit utilization, early start can help young adults score off the charts.

  Aug 11, 2017
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  The elusive 850: How to get the best credit score

  Achieving the highest credit score is a lofty goal. Learn more about how to reach it.

  Aug 11, 2017