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Posts Tagged ‘ death of spouse ’

Joint accounts with husband can help wife qualify for credit

  • February 28th, 2013
  • Posted in Credit Reports . Featured . Life Events

Dear Experian, I have been married for many years and have always had credit with my husband. If I ever need to apply for credit on my own, will I be able to get approved based on the good credit I have had with him? - EDD[ READ MORE ]

Closing accounts after death of husband

  • August 19th, 2009
  • Posted in Credit Scores . Life Events

Dear Experian, My husband died on July 10, 2009. I am closing out nearly all the credit cards he had. How will that affect my credit score? - PRE[ READ MORE ]

What happens to a spouse’s credit report when they die

  • May 27th, 2009
  • Posted in Credit Reports . Life Events

Dear Experian, When a spouse dies what happens to their credit information? Can it be purged or removed with a copy of the death certificate? - MRB [ READ MORE ]

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