A single missed credit card payment can drop your score by 100+ points. Here's when it hits your report and how to prevent it.

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When errors show up on your credit report, it can feel like a setback to your financial progress. Negative marks can affect your ability to secure loans, get favorable interest rates, or even impact ...

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From data entry mistakes to the results of identity theft, errors on your credit report can lower your credit score. That in turn can limit your ability to qualify for favorable interest rates on ...

The CFPB is quietly adding protection for credit bureaus instead of protecting you. Here's what you need to know.

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No one wants a bill to be sent to collections, but life happens. The good news is that it isn’t the end of the world. Here’s what you need to know about collections and their impact on your credit ...

As a consumer, your credit score should be very important to you. Not only does it determine your borrowing power, it also holds sway over many other areas of your life — but what if your credit score ...

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