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Acme Lending denied Han’s application for a car loan due to a low credit score. Curious about his credit history, he requested a free copy of his credit report. He noticed several inaccuracies, including accounts that didn’t belong to him…
You were running around doing errands all weekend. From the field at your kid’s soccer game to the mall, it seems as though you covered every square inch of your town. You get home and check your pocket; your wallet…
When I was a kid, my parents thought they didn’t need to worry about my financial education. They miscalculated. They mistook my penchant for collecting things — My Little Ponies, Troll dolls, and even cold, hard cash — for being…
You don’t need to be told that good credit opens up a world of opportunities and bad credit can have far-reaching, potentially costly consequences. Whether you’ve never had a credit card to your name or you’re recovering from a significant…
If you’re like most people, you don’t think much about your credit score. You probably know that a good credit score can help you qualify for a loan or get a better rate on a credit card, but those aren’t…
I’ve spent the last few months researching how to rebuild your credit for an educational series I’m writing. That’s why I was intrigued by CreditStrong, a service that helps you rebuild your credit by giving you specialized loans or lines…
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When I was just starting out in my 20s, I applied for a Discover card and got rejected because my credit score wasn’t high enough. Later, I applied for a secured credit card and began building my credit history one…
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