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Credit report errors are more common than you think. Here's how to dispute one
Gannett via AOL· 6 hours agoNearly half of all credit reports may contain errors, some of them costly to your credit score,...
Mortgage rates today, May 26, 2024: Rates remain high
Yahoo Personal Finance· 14 hours agoThese are today's mortgage rates. Average rates are still relatively high, and they'll probably stay...
What information is on your credit report? Here's what I found when I read my own.
USA TODAY via Yahoo Finance· 13 hours agoI was writing a story about errors in credit reports. Why not read my own? What affects your score?...
How Did I Keep an 800+ Credit Score for 10 Years? My Secret May Surprise You
CNET· 6 days agoRight after we got married, my spouse lost a lucrative job and remained unemployed for more than a...
Average credit score for personal loans
Bankrate via AOL· 4 days agoThe average FICO credit score in the U.S. is currently 717, according to recent data from FICO. That is down a point from 2023. FICO says this is the...
How does a personal loan affect your credit score?
Bankrate via AOL· 2 days agoKey takeaways Personal loans can be both good for and detrimental to your credit score, depending on how they are handled. Personal loans can boost your...
How to lease a car with bad credit
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 1 day agoKey takeaways Although leasing a car with bad credit is possible, it will likely mean higher rates. You typically need a prime credit score of at least...
4 Things You Can Do When Your Credit Score Hits 700
GOBankingRates via Yahoo Finance· 2 days agoWhat's in a number? Well, if it's your credit score: a lot. Read More: I'm a Bank Teller: 9 Reasons You Should Never Ask for $2 Bills From the Bank Find...
Layin’ It on the Line: Why your credit score is important in retirement
Standard-Examiner· 5 days agoYour credit score remains an important financial indicator throughout retirement, influencing...
A Baby Boomer's Guide to Credit Scores | Bankrate
Bankrate.com· 5 days agoBaby boomers have a long credit history behind them. With an average score of 742, many boomers who have spent a lifetime saving and paying off debt are enjoying the benefits of a high score ...