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How to shop for a mortgage without hurting your credit score
Bankrate via AOL· 2 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· 1 week 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...
Can I get a loan with a 550 credit score?
Bankrate via AOL· 2 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...
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...
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...
How To Cancel a Credit Card: The Safe Way
GoBankingRates via AOL· 2 years agoCanceling a credit card can hurt your credit score, but it doesn't have to if you know the right way to do it. Follow these strategies and steps to get...
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· 1 month agoKey takeaways Securing a competitive auto loan rate following bankruptcy is possible but will be...