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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...
Voluntarily surrendering a car will negatively impact your credit score, but may be less o...
"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...
What happens to your assets and your home when you die? Probate is the process of transfer...
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...
AnnualCreditReport.com provides free access to your credit reports. Here’s what to know ab...
Credit reports and credit scores are both parts of your credit profile, but they aren't th...
An 800 score places you in the "exceptional" FICO credit score range, increasing the likel...
A living trust allows you to appoint a trustee who will manage your assets in the case tha...
Attending community college can be a great way to save money while you get through require...
If you require an accessible version of your credit report, there are several ways to requ...
Several factors could be keeping your credit score from going up, such as high credit bala...
Three foreclosure types (judicial, power of sale, and strict) are used in the U.S., and wh...
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