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As a consumer, your credit score should be very important to you. Not only does it determine your borrowing power, it also holds sway over many other areas of your life — but what if your credit score ...

Have you ever considered how often should you check your credit report? If the answer is yes, you’re in good company. Keeping tabs on your credit report might sound tedious, but it’s one of the ...

It happens to the best of us. You do everything "right" like pay bills on time, not miss any due dates, and stay out of credit trouble. But then you check your credit score and… it's down. Here's the ...

Your bank app may let you check your credit score for free. But how is that different from your credit report? They are both measures of your financial health, but your score is a three-digit number ...

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Rajeev Dhir is a writer with 10+ years of experience as a journalist with a background in broadcast, print, and digital newsrooms. Betsy began her career in international finance and it has since ...