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The habits that could earn you an 800+ credit score
Stacker via AOL· 1 day agoBefore we get into what sets these consumers apart, however, let's go over the factors that flow into a FICO Score calculation. FICO Scores are...
Errors on credit reports are an ‘epidemic’ — but nearly 25% of Americans can’t access their credit ...
Market Watch· 1 day agoMore than 4,300 Americans signed up to participate in the study, but an “alarming” amount — nearly...
Nearly half of participants in survey found mistakes on their credit reports
WJLA· 21 hours agoRyan Reynolds, a financial fairness policy analyst for Consumer Reports, said Friday that they want...
Medical Debt Shows Up Less Often on Credit Reports
New York Times· 1 day agoEquifax, Experian and TransUnion — changed how that debt was reported, a federal watchdog agency said this week. Rohit Chopra, the bureau’s director, said ...
8 steps to remove old debt from your credit report
Bankrate via AOL· 3 days agoWhy do you need all three? Because the reports generated by consumer reporting agencies — Equifax, Experian and TransUnion — are not ...
CFPB: Medical Bills Plague Lower-Income Americans
PYMNTS.com· 5 days agoNew government data shows 15 million Americans still have medical bills on their credit reports. Collectively, these Americans have more than $49 billion...
Is your student loan helping you build a good credit history? - KVIA
ABC 7 El Paso· 1 day agoStudent loans can help build your credit if you manage them responsibly, but they can also damage...
Credit cards are the ‘financing of last resort’ for older adults as inflation persists
Market Watch· 1 day agoThe average credit-card balance in 2023 for Americans of any age was $6,501, according to Experian....
15 million Americans still have medical bills on credit reports - HousingWire
HousingWire· 4 days agoApproximately 15 million Americans continue to grapple with medical debt on their credit reports,...
CONSUMER REPORTS: Navigating credit report errors
WAFB Baton Rouge· 1 day agoImagine being turned down for a loan or paying higher interest rates due to errors on your credit report. Checking the accuracy of your credit& ...