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Is Experian Boost worth it?
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 11 months agoExperian Boost is a credit-building tool that lets you use alternative data to boost your score. It’s free to use and boosts scores by 12 points on...
Experts say you should check your credit report 3 to 6 months before major purchases—here’s what’s...
Fortune via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoWhen you’re preparing for a major purchase like a home, car, or even renting an apartment, your...
Aura identity theft protection review
Tom's Guide via Yahoo News· 1 year agoAura logo. Aura: Specs Monthly cost: $15 Yearly cost: $144 Family plan: $50/month No. of bureau scores: 3 No. of bureaus monitored: 3 Frequency of credit...
How to fix errors on your credit report
Fortune via Yahoo Finance· 2 years agoChecking your credit report can feel like the adult version of checking your report card. If it’s been a while, you could stumble across a few unexpected...
How to unfreeze credit if you lose your PIN
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 4 weeks agoKey takeaways The three major credit bureaus no longer require users to use a PIN when they want to unfreeze their credit reports. If you were never...
The Fair Credit Reporting Act: What it is and how it protects consumers
Fortune via Yahoo Finance· 1 year agoYour credit report contains a lot of key information about your financial health and history. And...
What is a credit privacy number?
Bankrate via AOL· 4 weeks agoKey takeaways A credit privacy number, or CPN, is a nine-digit number similar to a Social Security number. Companies may try to sell you a CPN with...
How to open a credit file for a new business
Bankrate via AOL· 3 months agoKey takeaways Having a business credit file can open the doors to a lot of financing opportunities, which is why it’s important for new businesses to...
Stick It to the Man: How To Dispute a Credit Report Error (and Win!)
Cheapism via AOL· 1 year agocourtneyk/istockphoto Take Credit Do your shoulders tense up every time Credit Karma sends you an...
How to protect your deceased loved one’s credit after death
Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 1 month agoKey takeaways A credit freeze is a crucial step in protecting a deceased loved one's financial...