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Aim high! How to get your credit score above the 700 mark
Here’s how to get your credit score above 700 as quickly as possible.
6 min read Apr 29, 2024 -
How length of credit history affects your credit score
Length of credit history is a minor credit score factor, but still packs a punch.
4 min read Apr 26, 2024 -
How long does a bankruptcy stay on your credit report?
A bankruptcy will stay on your credit report for a number of years depending on when you actually filed as well as the type of bankruptcy.
4 min read Apr 23, 2024 -
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.
4 min read Apr 05, 2024 -
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 -
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 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.
5 min read Apr 03, 2024 -
How does a tax lien affect your credit score?
Tax liens no longer appear on credit reports and should have no bearing on your credit score.
4 min read Apr 01, 2024