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  Does breaking your lease affect your credit?

  Breaking your lease doesn’t affect your credit, but the situation might.

  6 min read Jan 23, 2025
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  What is a credit reporting agency?

  Credit bureaus create credit reports to track consumer finance habits.

  5 min read Jan 23, 2025
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  Dont let car repairs bog you down: Repair your credit and your car at the same time

  Car repairs can be an opportunity to boost your credit if you do it right.

  6 min read Jan 22, 2025
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  When is the best time to apply for a new credit card?

  The best time to apply for a credit card depends more on your financial situation.

  6 min read Jan 17, 2025
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  How to delete your Experian account

  You can use your Experian account to check your credit, but you don’t have to keep it.

  6 min read Jan 17, 2025
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  The laws behind credit repair

  If you need credit repair, it’s important to know what laws protect you.

  6 min read Jan 17, 2025
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  What do the 3 credit bureaus do?

  Equifax, Experian and TransUnion are the three major credit bureaus.

  7 min read Jan 15, 2025
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  Can you use your debit card as credit to build your credit score?

  You can run your debit card as credit, but it won’t help build your credit.

  5 min read Jan 15, 2025
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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.

  8 min read Jan 06, 2025