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Credit bureaus report incorrect information about identity theft
If you have been a victim of identity theft and had accounts opened in your name, the FCRA allows you to ask credit bureaus to stop reporting on these illegal accounts.
3 min read Jun 06, 2022 -
How does payment history affect your credit score?
Learn more about how your payment history impacts your credit score.
4 min read Apr 22, 2022 -
What is an adverse credit history?
Having an adverse credit history could make it harder to get a student loan.
3 min read Mar 11, 2022 -
How to lift a credit freeze
Credit freezes are a great idea to protect yourself against identity theft but they aren’t designed to last forever.
4 min read Mar 01, 2022 -
Tally review: An app that helps you pay off credit card debt
Tally consolidates your credit cards into one low-interest line of credit so that you only have to make a single payment.
5 min read Dec 14, 2021 -
Worst credit advice from friends and family
Credit advice from friends and family is often well-intentioned, but we’ve gathered our top ten worst pieces of advice that can hurt your credit and credit score. Find out what to avoid, and what to [...]
6 min read Jul 05, 2021 -
How alternative data is improving credit access
Alternative data can open the door and give you the access to credit that lasts, but how you handle your credit from there is up to you.
3 min read May 17, 2021 -
10 U.S. cities with the highest credit scores
The average American has a 711 credit score, but some cities are home to major overachievers. These high scorers are likely to qualify for the best credit cards on the market due to their exceptional [...]
3 min read Mar 18, 2021 -
7 ways you can hurt your credit score
You could be damaging your credit without realizing it. Watch for these missteps.
5 min read Feb 25, 2021 -
How can shopping loan rates affect your credit?
Taking on a new loan can impact your credit both during the application process and after approval. Here’s what you need to know.
4 min read Feb 18, 2021