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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...
Most minors won't have a credit report except under specific circumstances. You can check ...
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...
Adding your child as an authorized user can help them establish their credit history, but ...
You don't need a credit card to start building your credit history. Here are other ways to...
There's a lot to consider when starting a new job. Make sure nothing falls through the cra...
A lack of credit score affects your ability to borrow money, but also can complicate your ...
Late payments remain on a credit report for seven years. As time passes, they will have le...
You can update your account by contacting Experian or asking your lender to update your re...
Accounts usually need to have a minimum of three to six months of activity before they can...
Establishing credit and learning to use it wisely when you are young can make your transit...
Want to get a college degree, go to graduate school or get professional certification? You...
A low credit utilization rate promotes credit score improvement, but maintaining 0% utiliz...
Getting divorced and splitting assets and debts can look very different depending on wheth...
Experian no longer shows judgments or tax lien information as part of a consumer’s credit ...
Buying stock generally won't impact your credit scores, but applying for a margin account ...
The cost of a master’s degree depends largely on the type of degree you’re pursuing and th...
Getting an MBA can be an expensive endeavor, but it can also open up a lot of opportunitie...
Some utility companies run credit checks on new customers so they can see their bill payme...
College can be very expensive for some, but there are many opportunities to attend school ...
You can use AnnualCreditReport.com to safely request a free copy of your credit report, bu...
Buying a home after a foreclosure is on your credit report takes hard work and patience, b...
Budgeting your money and using hacks like borrowing equipment, buying used books and using...
You can build credit on a low income by paying bills on time, opening a secured card and m...
By Jim Akin
