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Finally, Your Rent Payments Can Give Your Credit Scores a Boost

Rental payments can now be reported to the three credit reporting agencies. Here's how...

4 Unforced Errors That Can Hurt Your Credit Score

Americans have come a long way with their credit scores, but there’s still work...

Can Accounts Included in Bankruptcy Be Deleted?

There is an account appearing on my credit report that was included...

Closed Credit Card Accounts Showing on Credit Report

All my credit cards are paid in full and closed but still showing...

Here’s How Refinancing Affects Your Credit

Refinancing a loan can affect your credit scores, usually by lowering it, so you...

How Will Multiple Inquiries for an Auto Loan Show On My Credit Report?

Tune into this episode of Ask Susie where we cover the impacts of multiple...

What Is a VantageScore Credit Score?

VantageScore is one of many scoring models that look at the information in your...

Contact Information for Medical Collection Accounts

On my credit report there are two collection items. One says Medical Payment...

What’s the best way to build credit for teenagers?

Establishing credit and learning to use it wisely when you are a teenager can...

Why Do I Have So Many Credit Scores?

The world of credit scores can be complicated and hard to follow. The key...

Inquiries from Utilities on Your Credit Report

How do inquiries from utility, cable television/internet, cellular telephone and residential rentals impact...

What’s the Difference Between Freezing or Locking My Credit?

Both freezing and locking prevent potential lenders from accessing your credit file, and a...