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Breaking the generational cycle of debt
Generational debt can impact your financial future. Here’s how to break the cycle.
7 min read Jun 25, 2024 -
What is considered a fair credit score?
Learn what’s considered a fair credit score and how to improve it.
5 min read Jun 26, 2024 -
What do the different versions of FICO scores mean?
What are the different types of FICO credit scores?
5 min read Jun 26, 2024 -
What is a balance transfer fee? Here’s everything you need to know
Balance transfer fees are hard to avoid, but they aren’t always a bad thing.
7 min read Apr 10, 2024 -
Breaking the social stigma around debt
The social stigma around debt can impact your finances for the worse. Here’s how.
7 min read Jun 25, 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 19, 2024 -
What is a credit privacy number?
A credit privacy number is an alternative to a Social Security number.
6 min read Jun 26, 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 Jun 26, 2024