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Credit Hacks to Build Your Score
The current average FICO® 9 score in the US is 703. That’s well within CreditKarma’s “fair to good” range of low-600s to mid-700s. But whether you’re below this...
Which Bills Help Build Credit?
Everyone wants to build their credit score. A good score – defined by Credit Karma as anything above about 670 – helps with all of life’s major financial moments....
How to Report Rent Payments to Credit Bureaus
This type of reporting is the leading form of so-called alternative credit data. For many people, rent payments are their biggest expense. How to access this...
Ten Fast Ways to Build Credit
Many of us are looking to boost our credit score, and are on the lookout for fast ways to build credit. Thankfully, there are lots of ways to brighten your...
How to Build Credit Without a Credit Card
We need good credit to do a range of important things, from getting a cellphone contract to buying a house.
How Many Points Does Your Credit Score Go Down for an Inquiry?
Hard Credit Inquiries Hard credit inquiries, also known as “hard pulls”, are typically performed by credit lenders when you are seeking a mortgage, auto loan,...
Happy National Credit Education Month, Credit Builders!
Some people might argue that more important things take place in March. The start of Spring, for example, or St. Patrick’s Day. Well, they’d be wrong. Your credit...
How to Start Building Credit at 18
Your credit score is one of the most important numbers in your life. It is made up of just three digits, but throughout life it helps you take major financial...