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Can anyone check my credit without permission?
The FCRA outlines who can check your credit report and why.
6 min read Apr 09, 2024 -
How to unfreeze credit if you lose your PIN
Credit bureaus no longer require PINs to unfreeze credit reports.
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Is Kikoff a good way to build credit?
Where does Kikoff fit in the crowded landscape of credit building and rebuilding tools?
5 min read Apr 05, 2024 -
What is a credit privacy number?
A credit privacy number is an alternative to a Social Security number.
6 min read Apr 04, 2024 -
Can you remove hard inquiries from your credit report?
Removing accurate and timely information from your report is generally not possible. This is true for hard inquiries as well, unless identity theft has occurred.
5 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 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 -
The best home improvement apps
Conceiving, planning and making DIY projects easier is just a smartphone away.
6 min read Apr 03, 2024 -
How to repair your credit in 5 steps
Employ the tactics outlined in this credit repair guide and get your score back on track.
7 min read Apr 03, 2024 -
Is a perfect credit score worth it?
Luckily, you don’t have to have a perfect credit score to reap the benefits of near-perfect credit.
6 min read Apr 03, 2024