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Maintaining a good credit score can be especially difficult during times of financial uncertainty. Still, there are a few steps…
Your credit report — and corresponding credit score — is a vital part of your financial health. Using credit responsibly…
Your credit score is important because it's one of the main things lenders use to determine your creditworthiness. There are…
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…
As sensitive personal information increasingly falls into the hands of criminals due to the failures of cybersecurity, it is more…
Staying on top of your credit report is key to making sure you stay in good financial shape and haven’t…
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.…
With the data breaches that are happening left and right, there has never been a more important time to monitor…
You know that your credit score is an important part of your financial life, but is it worth obsessing over…
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,…
If you're looking for an easy way to stay on top of your credit, Credit Karma is a valuable resource.…
Credit monitoring services like Credit Sesame and Credit Karma enjoy widespread popularity these days in the wake of numerous data…
Applying for a new line of credit has always been a double-edged sword: On the one hand, consumers stand the…
Shopping holidays are as American as apple pie and with so many delicious deals these days, it's no wonder. But…
The back of your Mastercard is going to look very different beginning in the new year. In April 2019, Mastercard…
Despite a generally healthy economy, many retailers are struggling to get people into their stores. Just recently, department store chain Sears filed…
Editor's note: An earlier version of this story called this a "data breach," when it is actually more of a…
Is medical debt from surprise medical bills hurting your credit? You've got more options and more time than ever to…
Freezing your credit with all three major credit bureaus is the single most important thing you can do to protect…
There's an old Chinese saying, "One day, a thousand autumns" that indicates a pace of rapid change. That saying is…
With data breaches so prevalent, many consumers have had to familiarize themselves with the three major credit bureaus to freeze…
If you're in the market for a home or new car, you're probably paying attention to your credit score. After…
With vacation season underway, you're probably feeling the urge to plan a trip and relax for a few days. But…
