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  How to remove negative items from your credit report

  If your credit score is not where you want it to be, you probably already know that it is the negative items on your credit report that bring your score down the most. These items will fall off eventually, [...]

  5 min read Nov 05, 2020
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  What is rapid rescore?

  Everyone knows that the rate you get on your mortgage can cost or save you thousands over the term of your home loan. But did you know that you may be able to influence (lower) that rate while you are [...]

  5 min read Oct 01, 2020
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  Send dispute letter to contest erroneous credit report

  Your missive must be clear, precise and complete. Here’s how to get it done.

  2 min read Aug 09, 2017
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  Like a school transcript, your credit follows you for life

  Your financial report card can help you, or haunt you, through the years.

  2 min read Aug 08, 2017
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  Does debt consolidation hurt credit?

  You’ll need a financial plan in place, otherwise debt consolidation may be bad for your credit score in the long run. Here’s what you need to know.

  6 min read Feb 11, 2016
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  Credit score vs. credit report: What’s what?

  They sound similar, but they’re not. Here’s what you need to know.

  4 min read Nov 21, 2014
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  When will debt payoff show up on credit report?

  It takes more than paying down your debts to qualify for a good mortgage rate.

  2 min read Jul 17, 2013
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  Protect dead relatives from identity theft

  It’s not just the living who must deal with identity theft. Protect your family member’s name.

  3 min read May 24, 2011