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Filing a dispute to fix a credit report inaccuracy has no direct impact on credit, but som...
If you’re thinking about filing bankruptcy, here’s how your student loans may be impacted ...
If you're thinking of filing for bankruptcy, know that you have options. To avoid the last...
If you’re just starting to build your credit history, here’s what you should know about ho...
If you unexpectedly lose your income, put these tasks on your to-do list right away. They ...
Be careful when you pay for credit repair—it might not work out like you planned. They may...
Your card issuer considers various factors, such as your credit report and history with th...
You can dispute an error on your credit card bill using the issuer's app, online, by phone...
Discussing family financial problems openly with your children can help reduce their fears...
Are you thinking of getting a second job to handle extra expenses? Before you apply, caref...
If you need more available credit, applying for a new credit card is one way to accomplish...
If you're struggling with money, know that some companies offer benefits to help staff get...
Looking to cut some expenses from your budget by reducing extracurricular activity costs? ...
Your credit reports may have three types of accounts: installment loans, revolving account...
Bankruptcy can provide a fresh start if you're drowning in debt, but the damage it does to...
You may have up to 60 days to dispute credit card errors or fraud, and 120 days when there...
Your first credit card is a big opportunity for building good credit. Here are six ways to...
The costs of divorce go beyond the divorce filing fee and legal expenses. Avoid costly mis...
Un informe de crédito proporciona información detallada sobre cómo ha utilizado el crédito...
Experian Boost®ø es la primera característica de su tipo que ayuda a los consumidores a me...
Defaulting on a debt does major harm to your credit scores, and it can trigger events that...
No one credit score is most important, but credit scores in general are very important, an...
In some cases, bankruptcy can save your home, reduce or eliminate your debts and keep bill...
These five savvy questions can help you find credit counseling worth its weight in gold.
Getting married doesn't mean you have to combine everything. For couples in certain situat...
There's still room to improve even a very good credit score. Checking your credit report a...
After a divorce, you'll want to untangle your finances from your ex-spouse, make a new bud...
Couples planning to keep their finances separate upon marriage can make the process easier...
Lack of credit and poor credit can make it hard to finance items you need, but no credit i...
Certain states recognize common-law marriages, giving couples some of the same rights as t...
If you’re getting divorced and share a home, it’s important to come to a decision that wor...
How student loan debt is divided in a divorce depends on when you borrowed the money and s...
Becoming a cosigner for someone could help them access financing, but it isn't without ris...
If you've fallen behind on one or more payments, there are several ways to pay off past-du...
You might be eligible for perhaps thousands of dollars a year in Social Security benefits ...
Asking for a decrease in your credit limit can hurt your credit score. Instead, focus on u...
Getting out of debt is a laudable goal, and it won't hurt your credit as long as there is ...
Having a credit card declined won't affect your credit score. It could suggest credit prob...
Is your credit report showing inaccurate balance information? You can check with your cred...
Interest rate hikes don't affect credit scores directly, but they can make it harder to ma...
If you're ready to teach your kids about online scams, it's essential to arm yourself with...
Individuals with similar names can have their credit files linked accidentally. By providi...
There are a variety of resources available to help people with learning disabilities find ...
Your U.S. credit history does not go with you when you move to a new country. However, you...
Signing up for a credit monitoring service is one of the most straightforward steps you ca...
It may be possible to live without credit, but it's not a very practical way to avoid debt...
Repossessions and voluntary surrenders show up on your credit report for seven years. But ...
Late payments are best avoided since they hurt your credit and cost you fees, but these st...
"Derogatory" is seen as negative and may impact your ability to obtain new credit. This ma...
If your family is considering having one parent stay home, you'll have to calculate whethe...
A foreclosure remains on your credit report for seven years from the date of the first mis...
Your collection account may take a couple months to update. In the meantime, you can work ...
There are many factors that influence scores, and the information in your credit reports c...
You don't need a credit card to start building your credit history. Here are other ways to...
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