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What is a credit score, really?

We’re unraveling the mystery of credit scores and bustin’ a few myths.

Gina Freeman

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5 tips to fix your credit and improve financial health

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7 tips to boost your budgeting skills and your savings account

Pregnant women checking her finances and credit

Money Tips & Education

What is a credit score, really?

We’re unraveling the mystery of credit scores and bustin’ a few myths.

Gina Freeman

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Money Tips & Education

Soft credit check vs. hard credit check: what’s the difference?

Soft check, hard check: the credit inquiry tango and how it dances with your score.

Jane Meggitt

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Couple checking credit report and how to use credit card

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5 tips to fix your credit and improve financial health

If your credit needs some love, look for mistakes on your credit reports. Check out more of our simple tips here.

Dana George

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Couple paying bills online, calculate expenses at home

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7 tips to boost your budgeting skills and your savings account

A budgeting buddy could help you stay focused. Find out more about our 7 tips to boost your budgeting skills.

Dana George

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Soft credit check vs. hard credit check: what’s the difference?

Soft check, hard check: the credit inquiry tango and how it dances with your score.

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3 private documents your lender needs to see (and why)

Before lenders unlock funds, they verify your financial details. Here are the private documents lenders often ask for.

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What is a credit score, really?

We’re unraveling the mystery of credit scores and bustin’ a few myths.

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Boost your credit score fast

Learn the fastest ways to increase your credit score, so you can pay less for loans and financing.

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How to fix your credit

We uncover the mysteries of credit scores—so you can take charge of yours.

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How does income verification work?

Can you apply for a loan if all your income is in cold hard cash? Yep. But there’s a right way to handle it.

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How to calculate interest on a loan (minus the math)

Want to crunch the numbers…without doing the math yourself? Here’s how to calculate interest without a pencil.

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Why did my credit score drop

Credit score drops can happen, and when they do, it helps to know how you could recover from them.

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Decoding your credit: how does a credit score really work?

Knowing how your credit score works can pay off when you need to get a loan.

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What increases your total loan balance?

Some debts grow over time. That’s not the direction you want them to go. What might increase your total loan balance?