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Sophia Merton
December 19, 2023
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What Builds Your Credit the Most?

If your credit score is lower than you want it to be, learning what builds your credit the most can…
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Sophia Merton
December 11, 2023
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How a Co-Signer or Co-Applicant Builds Your Credit Score

If you’ve been researching applying for a loan, you may have been disappointed to learn that higher interest rates in…
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Sophia Merton
November 17, 2023
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What Hurts Your Credit Score?

When you have a less-than-ideal credit score, it can mean that you have to pay higher interest rates when you…
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Sophia Merton
October 26, 2023
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How Accurate is the FICO Score Checker on the Discover Website?

If you have a Discover card, you can access your FICO credit score for free without causing any damage to…
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Sophia Merton
September 29, 2023
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Someone Used My Credit Card to Buy Gift Cards. Now What?

There are few things more distressing than seeing a transaction you don’t recognize on your credit card statement. If it’s…
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Shaun Connell
September 28, 2023
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3 Min Read

How Experian Credit Boost Can Help Build Your Credit

In this post, we'll take a look at how Experian Credit Boost can help build your credit by adding a…
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Shaun Connell
September 26, 2023
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Is Credit Fresh Legit? Or a Scam?

If you need fast access to cash, you might have found a number of online loan and line of credit…
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Shaun Connell
September 25, 2023
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Can I Use My Credit Card the Same Day I Pay It Off?

Paying off your credit card can feel like a big weight off your shoulders. How long does it take for…
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Shaun Connell
September 22, 2023
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How Long Can a Creditor Garnish My Wages? 10 Years? Longer?

When a portion of your wages is being directly taken out of your paycheck to repay a debt, it's known…
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Shaun Connell
September 6, 2023
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Renting With Bad Credit But High Income: What to Do

Your credit score doesn't just have an impact on your ability to get a new credit card or take out…
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Shaun Connell
September 5, 2023
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What Happens If You Get a Refund on a Credit Card With 0 Balance?

If your credit card account is paid off in full and you initiate a refund, how does it work? What…
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Shaun Connell
September 1, 2023
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I Accidentally Put the Wrong Income on My Credit Card Application. Now What?

Credit card application questions will ask you a series of questions when you apply online. What if you accidentally put…
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Shaun Connell
August 29, 2023
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How Often Do Credit Card Frauds Get Caught?

When you realize that someone has been using your card without your permission, it's natural to want to track down…
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Shaun Connell
August 28, 2023
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How to Build Credit History Faster Than Usual

When you want to take out a loan or get a new credit card, lenders will look at your credit…
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Shaun Connell
August 25, 2023
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Does American Express Help Build Your Credit Score?

Working to increase your credit score is a worthwhile endeavor-- it makes it easier and cheaper to borrow money, helps…
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