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How to shop for a mortgage without hurting your credit score
Bankrate via AOL· 3 weeks agoKey takeaways Getting preapproved for a mortgage usually means undergoing a hard credit pull, which...
How You're Destroying Your Credit Score Without Even Knowing It
Cheapism via AOL· 2 months agofizkes/istockphoto Plastic Pitfalls Americans are on a credit card binge. The ranks of credit card...
Why did my credit score drop after paying off debt?
Bankrate via AOL· 2 weeks agoKey takeaways If you take out a loan to consolidate debt, you could see a temporary drop because of the hard inquiry for the new loan. Your credit score...
How loans can affect your credit score
CBS News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoLoans are valuable financial tools that can help you pay for almost anything, from a home or car to a business or emergency medical bills. But what...
Can I get a loan with a 550 credit score?
Bankrate via AOL· 3 weeks agoKey takeaways Shopping around can help you find lenders catering to subprime borrowers. Consider using a co-signer or applying for a secured loan to...
It can open doors or slam them shut: Here’s what to know about your credit score
Kansas City Star via Yahoo News· 4 months agoIn the world of personal finance, few topics have as many misconceptions as a credit score. It’s a...
Is Medical Debt Hurting Your Credit? Here's How That Could Change in 2024
Motley Fool· 6 months agoImage source: Getty Images Medical debt is nasty. It's bad enough dealing with chronic illness or...
20 Things You Can't Do With a Low Credit Score
Cheapism via AOL· 2 years agozimmytws/istockphoto Equifax has admitted it incorrectly reported some consumers' credit scores, advising housing agency Freddie Mac that 12% of the...
How to get a car loan after bankruptcy: It’s tough but possible
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 2 months agoKey takeaways Securing a competitive auto loan rate following bankruptcy is possible but will be...
6 tips on how to apply for a credit card with bad credit
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 4 months agoKey takeaways While qualifying for a credit card with bad credit is challenging, it's still...