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     What is a credit score?

     CBS News via Yahoo News· 2 years ago

     Whether you're looking to open a new credit card, get a mortgage or purchase auto insurance, you need good credit. Your credit score helps give financial...

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     How to boost your credit score with a credit card

     Yahoo Personal Finance· 4 months ago

     Credit cards can be a convenient way to make larger purchases more manageable or cover an emergency in a pinch, but you can also use them to boost your...

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     Does a HELOC affect your credit score?

     Bankrate via AOL· 4 months ago

     Key takeaways HELOC applications require a hard credit pull, which does temporarily lower your credit score. Closing a HELOC and carrying a big debt...

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     What is considered a bad credit score?

     Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 2 months ago

     Key takeaways A FICO score below 580 or a VantageScore of less than 601 is considered a bad credit score. If your score falls in the bad credit range,...

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     What credit score do you start with?

     Bankrate via AOL· 1 week ago

     Key takeaways If you’re just beginning your financial life, you should know your credit score starting point. There isn’t a starting credit score, but...

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     How Raising Your Credit Score Can Make You $22,263 Over a Lifetime

     GOBankingRates via Yahoo Finance· 2 months ago

     Improving or repairing a bad credit score is something of a financial necessity in how it can...

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     Top credit-building apps of 2024

     Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 2 days ago

     Key takeaways The average American has a credit score of 718, according to FICO. However, TransUnion data shows that as many as 45 million Americans were...

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     Is it bad to close a credit card? Yes, and here are 4 reasons why

     Fortune via Yahoo Finance· 1 year ago

     When seeking to streamline your finances or rein in spending, you may be tempted to close a credit...

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     How to lease a car with bad credit

     Bankrate via Yahoo Finance· 6 months ago

     Key takeaways Leasing a car with bad credit can mean higher rates. To get decent leasing rates or offers, you typically need a prime credit score of at...

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      Can you get an unsecured credit card with bad credit?

      CBS News via Yahoo News· 2 years ago

      If you have bad credit, you probably already know how difficult it can be to qualify for an...