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What is a credit privacy number?
A credit privacy number is an alternative to a Social Security number.
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How to delete your Experian account
You can use your Experian account to check your credit, but you don’t have to keep it.
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Alternatives to debt relief
Options outside of debt relief include budgeting, being proactive and seeking advice.
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Can closed accounts be removed from your credit report?
Closed accounts listed on your credit report are removed after a set amount of time – depending on the status.
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How eviction can affect your credit
Eviction indirectly affects your credit score depending on the collections matter.
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Midyear financial check-in: Review, recalibrate, reflect & reset
Find financial focus and clarity with a midyear debt check-in.
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What is unsecured debt?
Personal loans and student loans are common types of unsecured debt.
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What is considered a fair credit score?
Learn what’s considered a fair credit score and how to improve it.
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Debt management plans: What you need to know
These plans may provide the resources, accountability and structure you need to pay off your debt.
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How to build credit with a secured credit card
You may be able to start building credit with a secured credit card.
6 min read Jun 11, 2025