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  What is the Chase 5/24 rule?

  Opening more than 5 credit cards in the past 24 months can lower your approval chances.

  4 min read Jan 07, 2025
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  Best starter credit cards

  A starter card can be a great tool for building credit while practicing good habits, like paying off balances each month.

  5 min read Jan 06, 2025
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  Different types of credit cards

  There are many different types of credit cards, each with a unique set of benefits and perks. Find out which type of card is right for you.

  9 min read Dec 19, 2024
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  Does filing for unemployment hurt your credit score?

  Filing for unemployment doesn’t hurt your credit score, but after effects could.

  4 min read Dec 17, 2024
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  Is Cred.Ai a good solution to help build your credit?

  Cred.ai claims to offer a way for people to build credit with their debit card replacement.

  5 min read Dec 16, 2024
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  Credit repair courses and how they work

  A credit repair course can teach you what you need to improve your credit.

  5 min read Dec 16, 2024
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  Do other countries have credit scores?

  Other countries have different credit scoring systems, so your U.S. score won’t transfer.

  4 min read Dec 16, 2024
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  What is a pay-for-delete letter?

  A pay-for-delete letter is one way to try to improve your credit score.

  5 min read Dec 10, 2024
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  Can you pay to remove negative items from your credit report?

  Some credit repair experts suggest arranging for a pay-for-delete agreement.

  5 min read Nov 27, 2024
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  7 steps to remove old debt from your credit report

  If old debt is still haunting your credit report, you don’t have to live with it.

  5 min read Nov 26, 2024