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fromSlate Magazine
5 days ago

My Parents Opened a Credit Card in My Name. They Won't Let Me Close It.

Closing a long-held credit card may hurt credit scores despite intentions for good financial management.
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fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

I'm Finally Leaving My Wife. Unfortunately, She Controlled All of Our Money.

It's crucial to establish financial independence and understand budgeting after ending a long-term relationship.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Dave Ramsey's Take on Credit Scores: Separating Fact from Fiction

Most financial experts agree that earning good credit is very important to your financial success. Dave Ramsey is not most financial experts.
US politics
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Bootstrapping
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

From 8 Cards to 3 with a 650 Score: A Strategy for Streamlining Your Wallet

Streamlining credit cards might not enhance your credit score, especially if it increases credit utilization.
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#financial-habits
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fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

How to get approved for Bad Credit Car Finance

Credit scores are just one factor among many for car finance approval, with lenders using their own assessment methods.
US politics
fromwww.housingwire.com
1 month ago

Pulte says GSEs will accept VantageScore 4.0 immediately

Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will now allow lenders to use VantageScore 4.0 to enhance competition in the credit score ecosystem.
fromEntrepreneur
1 month ago

FICO Scores Will Soon Incorporate Buy Now, Pay Later Loans | Entrepreneur

"Buy Now, Pay Later loans are playing an increasingly important role in consumers' financial lives," stated Julie May, vice president and general manager of B2B Scores at FICO.
Marketing tech
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

Credit scores decline for millions as US student loan collections restart

Missed student loan payments are severely impacting Americans' credit scores, complicating access to essential financial services.
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from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago
Bootstrapping

How To Achieve A Near-Perfect Credit Score by Age 35

A strong credit score improves borrowing options and savings on interest rates, though perfection is not required.
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago
Cryptocurrency

One Missed Payment, a 100-Point Drop: Strategies to Recover Your Score After Decades of Diligence

A single missed payment can significantly lower your credit score, impacting years of responsible financial behavior.
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from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Can Adding Children to Your Credit Card Boost Their Future Credit Scores?

When you add your children as authorized users on your credit card accounts, they don’t have to undergo a credit check. They also don’t become responsible for making payments on your card.
NYC parents
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

I'm 20 - My Credit Score is 587 and I Have Only $1,500 in Savings - What Should I Do?

Young individuals can recover from poor credit decisions if they take proactive steps toward financial literacy and responsibility.
#fico
fromwww.housingwire.com
2 months ago
SF real estate

CHLA offers support for Pulte's position on FICO pricing

FICO's 700% price increase harms American families, necessitating a call for action against further hikes and increased market competition.
fromNew York Post
3 months ago
Privacy professionals

Here's why the average US credit score is falling

The increase in federal student loan delinquencies has pushed the average U.S. credit score down to 715, highlighting impacts from previous loan payment pauses.
Privacy professionals
fromNew York Post
3 months ago

Here's why the average US credit score is falling

The increase in federal student loan delinquencies has pushed the average U.S. credit score down to 715, highlighting impacts from previous loan payment pauses.
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from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Paying my credit card minimum keeps hurting my score, and credit limits. What Are my options to fix?

Paying only minimum payments on credit cards can severely damage credit scores and prompt banks to reduce credit limits.
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

Can I Pay Only Interest on My Closed Credit Card Due to Financial Changes?

Financial hardships may allow for options with credit card issuers.
Ignoring payments risks damaging your credit score.
Proactive communication with card issuers can provide relief.
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