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  How you can protect your credit score during the coronavirus pandemic

  Economic uncertainty due to coronavirus can impact credit health. Take action to limit the impact and safeguard your score.

  9 min read Apr 21, 2020
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  Credit scoring firm FICO hit with DOJ antitrust investigation

  The DOJ has opened an investigation into FICO based on ongoing claims of exclusionary conduct

  1 min read Mar 16, 2020
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  Do apartment credit checks hurt your credit score?

  Some landlords and property managers require hard credit checks on prospective tenants, but the damage to your credit score should be minimal and no reason to worry.

  3 min read Dec 13, 2019
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  Boost your credit score by self-reporting

  A proactive approach can help consumers build a credit score when their payment history is thin. 

  4 min read Sep 10, 2019
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  Finance charges: What they are and how you can avoid them

  Finance charges impact the balances you pay on your credit cards, but developing good credit habits can help you avoid them.

  2 min read Aug 19, 2019
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  There are two federal laws that protect your credit — here’s what they are and what you need to know to keep your credit safe

  Familiarize yourself with your rights under two important federal protection laws.

  4 min read Jul 16, 2019
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  Divorce can seriously hurt your credit score – especially if you’re a woman

  If you fail to protect your credit during a divorce, your scores might suffer.

  4 min read Apr 10, 2019
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  How public records on your credit report impact your score

  It’s not good to have a public record on your credit report — here’s why.

  4 min read Mar 28, 2019
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  How America’s ‘credit invisibles’ can get the credit they deserve

  People without established credit pay more for loans, struggle to find housing.

  4 min read Feb 18, 2019
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  Rep. Ocasio-Cortez hints at hearing for credit score system

  New York congresswoman takes aim at credit bureaus.

  3 min read Feb 12, 2019