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Shaun Connell
April 10, 2023
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How to Remove Charge Offs From Your Credit Report

If a borrower misses several months of payments, the creditor might give up on trying to collect the debt and…
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Shaun Connell
April 4, 2023
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How to Remove Collections From Your Credit Report

When a collections account appears on your credit report, it generally stays there for seven years starting from the date…
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Shaun Connell
April 3, 2023
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How to Remove Hard Inquiries From Your Credit Report

A lender will check one or more of your credit reports when you apply for a new line of credit…
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Shaun Connell
March 31, 2023
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How Long Do Tradelines Stay on Your Credit Report?

When credit bureaus refer to accounts on your credit report, they call them "credit tradelines." There are three different types…
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Shaun Connell
March 29, 2023
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Can Installment Loans Help Rebuild Bad Credit?

Are you looking to rebuild your bad credit score? Installment loans may be the solution you're looking for and you're…
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Shaun Connell
March 27, 2023
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How to Write a Hardship Letter to Credit Card Companies (Examples)

When you open a credit card account, the creditor assesses the likelihood that you will be able to pay back…
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Shaun Connell
March 26, 2023
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What is COAF and Why Is It on My Credit Report?

When you look at your credit report, the last thing you want to see is a name you don’t recognize…
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Shaun Connell
March 23, 2023
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How to Delete a Collection Exchange for Payment

Having a debt in collections can wreak havoc on your credit scores. In some cases, it is possible to delete…
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Shaun Connell
March 22, 2023
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How to Get an Eviction Removed From Your Credit Report

If you've been evicted in the past or you are currently dealing with an eviction, learning how to get an…
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Shaun Connell
March 22, 2023
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How to Remove a 30-Day Late Payment from Your Credit Report

Figuring out how to remove a 30-day late payment from your credit report isn’t anyone’s idea of a good time–…
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Amy Gilmore
March 15, 2023
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How to Remove Derogatory Marks on Your Credit (4 Simple Ways)

If you want to increase your credit score, you need to find away to remove the derogatory marks that are…
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Shaun Connell
March 10, 2023
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Is It Bad to Open a New Credit Card Before Buying a House?

Deciding whether to open a new credit card before buying a house can be tricky. On the one hand, a…
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Shaun Connell
March 4, 2023
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FAQ: What Happens if a Credit Card is Closed With a Balance?

As Americans, we love our credit opportunities. According to recent stats, 83% of adults (8 in 10) say they have…
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Shaun Connell
February 25, 2023
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How to Properly Report Income on Your Credit Card Applications

We've all been there — you want to apply for a credit card. Whether it's your first application or your…
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Shaun Connell
February 18, 2023
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What Credit Score Is Required For a CareCredit Credit Card?

CareCredit has this to say about itself, "We do something very simple at CareCredit: We help people get the care…
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