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What are credit bureaus and how do they work? Find out in this simple and straightforward ...
If you choose a secured loan you can afford, you'll get financing that helps you advance y...
Credit-builder loans and secured credit cards can potentially help you improve credit. The...
Paying off collections can lift scores from the latest credit scoring models, but if your ...
When a transaction exceeds your credit limit, it may be approved, but you could face a fee...
If you’ve recently been denied a loan or credit card, you may wonder how the decision impa...
You have the right to request a free copy of your credit report if an organization uses yo...
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Creditors consider various factors including your credit score, debts and income. Here's h...
The Equal Credit Opportunity Act forbids lenders from discriminating against applicants ba...
If you’ve been denied a mortgage refinance, here are some steps you can take to get on the...
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,...
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