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Equifax, Experian and TransUnion are the three major credit bureaus that operate in line with the Fair Credit Reporting Act in order to collect and store data for consumer credit reports.
Closing a credit card may not be a smart move. Here’s what to consider before canceling that unused card.
Earning and maintaining healthy credit can help you qualify for loans and competitive interest rates.
Depending on why it’s low, it can take months or even years to raise your credit score. Here’s what you need to know about how to rebuild your score.
If you’ve opened more than 5 credit cards in the past 24 months, Chase probably won’t accept your credit card application.
Errors are common in credit reports. Fix yours and you can boost your score.
When scissors aren’t enough to destroy your metal credit cards, try these methods instead.
Prevent rejection at the register by looking out for these common reasons credit cards are declined.
Your credit score has a huge impact on your financial life. The good news is that building credit isn’t hard. Here’s how to start improving your credit today.
A starter card can be a great tool for building credit while practicing good habits, like paying off balances each month.