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  What is a credit privacy number?

  A credit privacy number is an alternative to a Social Security number.

  5 min read Jun 30, 2025
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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.

  4 min read Jun 30, 2025
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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.

  6 min read Jun 30, 2025
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  How eviction can affect your credit

  Eviction indirectly affects your credit score depending on the collections matter.

  6 min read Jun 30, 2025
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  What is considered a fair credit score?

  Learn what’s considered a fair credit score and how to improve it.

  5 min read Jun 25, 2025
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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
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  How to read a credit report

  Your credit report is a detailed record of your credit history.

  8 min read Jun 11, 2025
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  How to build credit without a credit card

  There are many ways to build up credit even if you don’t qualify for a credit card.

  8 min read Jun 10, 2025
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  Here’s how to repair your credit — and maintain it, too

  Employ the tactics outlined in this credit repair guide and get your score back on track.

  6 min read Jun 09, 2025
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  Pros and cons of credit repair: What to know before you start

  Consider the benefits and drawbacks of credit repair before starting a program.

  4 min read Jun 07, 2025