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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 -
Rep. Ocasio-Cortez hints at hearing for credit score system
New York congresswoman takes aim at credit bureaus.
3 min read Feb 12, 2019 -
Can Experian Boost help raise your credit score?
The service allows consumers to use their payment history to build their credit.
3 min read Dec 18, 2018 -
This is the average FICO credit score — how does your score stack up?
New data from FICO show consumer credit and financial health continue to be strong.
2 min read Oct 18, 2018 -
How trended credit data can help you get a mortgage
Find out how this enhanced credit information could help you get access to a home loan.
3 min read Apr 02, 2018 -
The straight story about ‘hard’ credit checks
Too many hard credit checks from prospective lenders could impact your FICO scores.
2 min read Nov 22, 2017 -
Is cash safer than credit?
Which form of payment is safer? Greg McBride explains why cash isn’t always king.
1 min read Nov 07, 2017 -
The Equifax hack could hurt your career. Here’s how to prevent that
Don’t let stolen data be used to make you look bad to a prospective employer.
2 min read Oct 12, 2017 -
Your identity is broken. Here are 3 powerful ways to take control
Lock down your personal information by finding ways not to share it.
4 min read Oct 06, 2017 -
It’s not just the 3 big credit bureaus that know everything about you
Niche agencies also collect your personal data. Here’s how to secure it.
3 min read Sep 29, 2017