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If you use Discover to access your FICO score for free each month, you soon may have to find an…

Your credit score can be different at each of the major credit burueas: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Though it defies…

Welcome to Ask Clark, a column designed to answer your financial questions, bymoney expert Clark Howard. Will Losing Half My…

If you apply for a loan or a credit card, the creditor will typically determine your creditworthiness by pulling your…

Although the U.S. economy has suffered due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many consumers have been able to improve a major…

Welcome to Ask Clark, a column designed to answer your financial questions, bymoney expert Clark Howard. Is It OK To…

Money expert Clark Howard says the credit industry is undergoing some changes that could affect whether you’re approved for a…

Welcome to Ask Clark, a column designed to answer your financial questions, bymoney expert Clark Howard. Does Asking for a…

Buying a car is a big decision, and if possible, it’s better to pay in cash. But for many people,…

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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…

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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…

Way too many of us have a story about our credit card getting hacked or about being a victim of…

Staying on top of your credit report is key to making sure you stay in good financial shape. It's also…