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How to check your credit score

How can you check your credit score? And why is it important to do this?

5 min read Aug 25, 2023
How much available credit should you have?

You should accept as much credit as you qualify for, but use it responsibly.

3 min read Jul 12, 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
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
5 ways to build credit with no credit history

There are alternative ways to build credit, like becoming an authorized user, opening a store card or reporting your utility payments each month.

5 min read Apr 18, 2023
Hard credit check vs. soft credit check: What’s the difference?

Not all credit inquiries are equal. Here’s what you need to know.

5 min read Apr 12, 2023
Why did my credit score drop?

Your credit score may go down for a few reasons, but there are steps you can take today to increase it again.

5 min read Mar 09, 2023
Consumer credit protections: Know your rights

Credit card consumers enjoy various protections under laws such as the CARD Act.

5 min read Mar 09, 2023
Average credit scores in each state: How does yours compare?

How does your credit score match with others from your state?

5 min read Mar 02, 2023
What is the Equal Credit Opportunity Act?

Know your rights when it comes to lending practices.

7 min read Feb 27, 2023