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4 Common Ways Middle Class People Hurt Their Credit Scores
GOBankingRates via Yahoo Finance· 2 hours agoMany middle class people unknowingly hurt their credit scores, impacting their ability to borrow...
What Credit Score Is Needed for a Mortgage?
Investopedia· 1 day agoYour credit score is a major factor that lenders use to decide whether to approve you for a mortgage. Mortgage credit score requirements vary depending...
FICO Score vs Credit Score: Do You Really Know the Difference?
MediaFeed via AOL· 2 days agoA credit score is one factor used in a lender’s assessment of your creditworthiness when you apply...
Could your buy now, pay later loans affect your credit score? Here's what you need to know
CNBC· 6 days agoUp until now, installment payments have largely gone undetected, primarily because most lenders...
Reasons Why Your Credit Score Drops
Investopedia· 1 day agoLenders use your credit score to judge how likely you are to repay a loan or credit card if they issue you one. In general, the higher ...
AT&T Data Breach: What Is AT&T Doing for the 73 Million Accounts Breached?
CNET· 1 day agoWere you one of the 73 million current and former customers who had their personal information...
Expert Advice on When It's Safe to Share Your Social Security Number
CNET· 2 days agoIf you're getting a credit card, a home or even a paycheck, you need to provide your Social Security...
Wichita cyberattack got personal, financial information
KSNW Wichita via Yahoo News· 2 days agoThe City says files that the thieves got include names, Social Security numbers, driver’s license or...
Does Prequalifying for a Mortgage Hurt Credit
Investopedia· 2 days agoMortgage prequalification typically involves a soft credit inquiry, which does not affect credit scores. Plus, prequalification can offer significant...
Consumer Corner with Anita Wilson: AT&T breach a cautionary tale
Daily Hampshire Gazette· 1 day agoIn this case, information belonging to an estimated 7.6 million AT&T consumers and about 65.4 million former account holders was stolen and published. Companies are required to report ...