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Welcome to Ask Clark, a column designed to answer your financial questions, by money expert Clark Howard. My Lender Sank My…
A high credit score is a great thing to have. But what is the highest credit score, and is reaching…
Welcome to Ask Clark, a column designed to answer your financial questions, bymoney expert Clark Howard. I Have My Credit…
The three major credit bureaus have extended the period they're providing access to your credit reports for free. Equifax, Experian…
Although the U.S. economy has suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many consumers have been able to improve a major…
Having a good credit score is vital for many reasons. A good credit score can help you get approved for…
Are you looking for a way to improve your credit score? American Express has a new credit score simulator that…
The three major credit bureaus — Equifax, Experian and TransUnion — play a key role in your financial life. But…
If you’re applying for a loan, you can expect the lender to check your credit with the three major credit…
You probably know that your credit score can drop if you don’t use credit responsibly. But there are also some…
Whether you already have excellent credit or are trying to build it, protecting your credit is important. Money expert Clark…
The federal CARES Act was passed in March 2020 and extended in January 2021 to help people who have suffered…
If you're in the market for a cash back credit card, online payment giant PayPal has thrown a contender worth…
Maintaining a good credit score can be especially difficult during times of financial uncertainty. But there are steps you can…
Your credit report and credit score are vital parts of your financial health. Using credit responsibly means you can get…
Your credit score is important: It's one of the main factors lenders consider to determine your creditworthiness. There are multiple…
Credit Sesame is a website and app that promises free access to your credit score any time you want it.…
Credit Karma is a website and app where the primary feature is free access to your credit score any time…
Almost everyone's got a story these days about their credit card getting hacked or at least being part of one…
Staying on top of your credit report is key to making sure you stay in good financial shape. It's also…
Someone finally pays off a car loan or even a mortgage and how are they rewarded? By seeing a drop…
You probably know that maintaining a good credit score and clean credit reports are key to your overall financial well-being.…
Monitoring your credit is important to make sure that no one has stolen your identity or has opened an unauthorized…
Your credit score is an important part of your financial life, but is it worth obsessing over obtaining a perfect…
Anyone who follows money expert Clark Howard knows that his number one suggestion for keeping your finances safe from criminals…
Consumers with subpar credit scores and derogatory marks on their credit reports are often encouraged to reach out to their…
As a consumer, your credit score should be very important to you. Not only does it determine your borrowing power,…
Ever wonder how your credit score compares to other U.S. consumers? The average Vantage score stands at 680, according to…
Your credit score — that sometimes mysterious number that reflects how responsible you are with your credit — plays a…
Whether you're trying to build credit for the first time or climbing your way back after defaulting on a loan,…
