Can you check your spouse’s credit report?
It’s illegal to pull your partner’s credit, but couples should share reports. Here’s why.
3 min read
Apr 01, 2024
Alice Lesperance
Editor
EXPERTISE
- Credit cards
- Rewards credit cards
- Building credit
EDUCATION
- Master's of Arts, New York University
Alice Lesperance is an editor on the Bankrate team. Alice has more than 9 years of professional writing and editing experience, and she is passionate about helping people at all stages of their credit card journeys take control of their personal finances. Prior to her work at Bankrate, Alice wrote and edited content across home services, financial, and legal verticals for clients in a marketing agency setting. Her reporting and longform journalism can also be found in outlets like The Atlantic, Teen Vogue, Charlotte Magazine, and more.
Outside of her work, Alice loves hanging out with her cats PJ Harvey and Joni Mitchell and listening to every kind of music under the sun.
Alice's latest articles
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How to help your kids build credit
Parents have many options, from debit cards and prepaid cards to secured credit cards and making their child an authorized user. Which is best?
11 min read Apr 04, 2024 -
How to help your kids build credit
Parents have many options, from debit cards and prepaid cards to secured credit cards and making their child an authorized user. Which is best?
11 min read Apr 04, 2024 -
Is credit card interest tax-deductible?
Interest paid on outstanding student loan debt, mortgage and home equity loan debt, business expenses, and interest on money borrowed to purchase investment property qualifies for a deduction.
3 min read Apr 04, 2024 -
Is credit card interest tax-deductible?
Interest paid on outstanding student loan debt, mortgage and home equity loan debt, business expenses, and interest on money borrowed to purchase investment property qualifies for a deduction.
3 min read Apr 04, 2024 -
How to read a credit report
Your credit report is a detailed record of your credit history and the accuracy of those details is important. Here’s what to look for when reviewing your credit report.
7 min read Mar 27, 2024 -
How to read a credit report
Your credit report is a detailed record of your credit history and the accuracy of those details is important. Here’s what to look for when reviewing your credit report.
8 min read Mar 27, 2024 -
How to maximize cash back with your credit card
In a world where most people pay with plastic for convenience already, it makes sense to have a comprehensive credit card strategy in place to get the most out of cash back rewards.
6 min read Mar 27, 2024 -
Want a lower credit card interest rate? Just ask
Call your card issuer if you want a lower interest rate, and be ready to negotiate
6 min read Mar 25, 2024