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If you file a dispute to address a credit report inaccuracy, federal law requires the cred...
Credit scores can change frequently, reflecting continual updates to your credit files at ...
Here's an overview of debts that cannot be canceled through bankruptcy and must be repaid,...
By understanding hard inquiries’ influence on your credit scores, you can prevent multiple...
Rent payments seldom appear on credit reports because few landlords report them to credit ...
You may not qualify for a conventional credit card soon after bankruptcy, but cards design...
Both positive and negative credit report information can remain on your credit report for ...
Discover everything you need to know about opening a joint account with a partner or frien...
Credit denials do not appear on your credit reports, but your credit report includes recor...
Kids can use credit cards to handle emergencies, pay for food and entertainment when out w...
If you're way behind on debt, taxes or child and spousal support, you may face wage garnis...
If you’ve fallen behind on your car loan, you may be facing repossession if you don’t get ...
Checking your own credit reports, or credit scores based on them, won't have any impact on...
Minors typically don't have their own credit reports yet, but there are a few reasons why ...
If your bank or credit union provides you a credit score, here's how you can use it to und...
If you’re thinking about leasing a car, here’s what to know about how the agreement can he...
If you die without a will, a court decides what happens with your property. To avoid this,...
Your ex-spouse's name will appear on your credit reports if you took on joint debt in your...
A small drop in credit score is a normal result of taking on new debt, and some basic cred...
Utility companies don't share payment history with the credit bureaus. But Experian Boost ...
It’s wise to work toward higher credit scores, but if your score gets you the credit you n...
When your spouse passes, it's key to tackle financial and legal logistics swiftly. You'll ...
A late or missed payment is never ideal, and a severely past-due account can significantly...
Can getting a CPN, or credit privacy number, really help you repair your credit? Find out ...
A drop in your credit score can be stressful, but there are steps you can take to get back...
A divorce decree is the formal document issued when a judge finalizes your divorce. It out...
A lien is a legal tool that helps creditors publicly stake a claim in one of your assets w...
Good credit can make your financial life easier, but challenges to achieving good credit c...
Your credit may be great, but if your spouse's isn't, you'll need to know what to do—and w...
Credit score simulators are interactive tools that predict how credit decisions will affec...
A divorce financial analyst helps divorcing couples avoid common monetary mistakes by work...
Foreclosure is a tough ordeal with major negative consequences for your credit, but follow...
Having more available credit can improve your creditworthiness and give you more spending ...
A good credit score can mean access to better borrowing terms and lower interest rates, bu...
Bankruptcy doesn’t affect Social Security eligibility or benefit amount, but Social Securi...
If you move abroad, it's important to keep your U.S. financial accounts active and maintai...
When an applicant’s credit doesn’t qualify them for a loan, finding a cosigner with good c...
Credit mistakes can cost you big time, but it can be tough to know what’s a mistake and wh...
If you’re thinking about buying a tradeline to improve your credit, here are some reasons ...
Single parenthood can be financially challenging, but by making 5 smart money moves, singl...
Keep inherited money and property separate from your marital assets by following ownership...
In general, collection accounts stay on your credit reports for seven years. Your credit r...
If you're overwhelmed by debt, bankruptcy may be your only option, but its consequences me...
Cosigning for someone you know is risky, and if you don't want to do it, showing them how ...
Most negative entries (those that hurt credit scores) remain on credit reports for seven y...
If you’re looking to build credit, it’s important to know which accounts can and can’t hel...
A Chapter 7 bankruptcy can help you reset your debt. Here's how it works, who qualifies an...
Identifying your priorities, starting a budget, deciding how to split bills and establishi...
You may be able to keep your car during bankruptcy and continue your lease or surrender th...
Credit monitoring—using an automated service or manually tracking changes in your credit r...
Single parenthood presents some unique financial challenges, but these five websites for s...
Even if you aren't planning to apply for credit again, checking your credit is wise becaus...
For new credit users, building a good credit score can take months if not years of followi...
It's important to check your credit reports for accuracy. Here's what to look for, and wha...
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