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  Tips for managing joint finances when one partner has bad credit

  If your partner has bad credit, here are a few steps towards financial harmony.

  4 min read Jan 24, 2023
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  Why lenders use these 5 factors to best measure your credit risk

  Knowing what impacts your FICO score is key to improving your credit. Here are the top five factors that lenders pay the most attention to.

  5 min read Jul 10, 2024
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  Building credit as a digital nomad

  Traveling the world doesn’t mean you can’t plan for the future.

  5 min read Jan 24, 2023
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  In case of emergency: Protecting your credit from the unexpected

  Credit emergencies can lower your FICO score if you’re not careful. Learn how you can protect your credit score from the unexpected.

  4 min read Jan 24, 2023
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  Can you apply for a credit card while unemployed?

  Use these tips to continue building credit responsibly, even during a period of unemployment.

  3 min read Aug 05, 2022
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  Your medical debt fell off your credit report – What now?

  Many medical debts are being removed from credit reports; here’s what you need to know

  5 min read Jan 24, 2023
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  How to build back your credit after a divorce

  Here’s what to look for, how to repair damage and start building credit in your own name.

  8 min read Jun 17, 2022
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  The difference between revolving and non-revolving credit

  Both come in handy, but it is important to identify when it is appropriate to use each.

  4 min read Feb 10, 2023
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  Credit bureaus report incorrect information about identity theft

  If you have been a victim of identity theft and had accounts opened in your name, the FCRA allows you to ask credit bureaus to stop reporting on these illegal accounts.

  3 min read Jan 24, 2023
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  How does payment history affect your credit score?

  Learn more about how your payment history impacts your credit score.

  4 min read Jan 24, 2023