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Alternatives to credit repair: 4 other paths to a better score
If you don’t want to pay a company, consider these credit repair alternatives.
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Is credit repair a scam?
Not all credit repair companies are bad. Some can actually help you build credit.
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How to choose a credit repair company
It’s important to be careful when choosing which credit repair company to go with.
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What is credit monitoring?
A credit monitoring service can help you identify and reverse unauthorized changes to your credit report. Your credit card may offer this protection as a free benefit, or you may prefer to pay for more [...]
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What credit score do you start with?
Learn what credit score you start with and how to build good credit from scratch.
6 min read Oct 21, 2024 -
How to dispute an error on your credit report
Dispute errors your find on your credit report in order to increase your credit score.
8 min read Oct 18, 2024 -
Financial needs versus wants: How to tell them apart and why its important
Knowing your financial needs and wants is important for your budget.
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How to protect your deceased loved one’s credit after death
Freezing a loved one’s credit after death is an important step to prevent fraud and take stock of open accounts.
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What do the different versions of FICO scores mean?
What are the different types of FICO credit scores?
7 min read Sep 23, 2024 -
Credit counseling: What to know before signing up
Credit counseling can help solve financial issues including debt and bad credit.
7 min read Aug 30, 2024