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Medical Debt Shows Up Less Often on Credit Reports
New York Times· 13 hours agoEquifax, Experian and TransUnion — changed how that debt was reported, a federal watchdog agency said this week. Rohit Chopra, the bureau’s director, said ...
Medical Debts Have Been Wiped From Many Credit Reports, But the Biggest Ones Remain
Investopedia· 5 days agoMedical debts are disappearing from Americans’ credit reports, but they’re not extinct yet—and a...
‘Pay Later’ Lenders Have an Issue With Credit Bureaus
The New York Times via Yahoo News· 1 week agoShoppers in recent years have embraced “buy now, pay later” loans as an easy, interest-free way to...
How length of credit history affects your credit score
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 1 week agoHow is the length of your credit history calculated? Three primary factors impact your FICO score...
8 steps to remove old debt from your credit report
AOL· 2 days agoUnpaid debts and delinquent accounts can remain on your credit report for seven years. The seven-year clock begins with the original creditor, not the collection ...
How to shop for a mortgage without hurting your credit score
Bankrate via AOL· 2 days agoTo make sure your score’s at its strongest, check for any errors on your credit report that could be...
What's the difference between a credit freeze and a fraud alert? - The Points Guy
The Points Guy· 1 week agoIt seems there are always new reports of data breaches, and chances are good that our credit...
Can I get a loan with a 550 credit score?
Bankrate via AOL· 4 days agoVisit AnnualCreditReport.com to...If you detect any errors, follow the directions on each agency’s website to correct the issues,” says Freddie...
15 million Americans still have medical bills on credit reports - HousingWire
HousingWire· 3 days agoApproximately 15 million Americans continue to grapple with medical debt on their credit reports,...
Can Medical Debt Hurt Your Credit Record? What You Need To Know
Forbes· 3 days agoBill collectors were threatening consumers by saying overdue debts will hurt their credit ratings....
