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Credit score
Why medical debt is different from other debt
Aug 8, 2014
New FICO score calculations will lessen the impact of unpaid medical bills.
Lightning Round: Credit cards, how to improve your FICO and more
Jan 7, 2014
For the start of 2014, we're tackling all of your questions about credit cards.
How to fix an error on your credit report: A guide
Oct 4, 2013
Fixing a mistake in your credit report can be frustrating and complicated. Here's a guide to help you know where to go and what to do.
Do your Facebook friends affect your credit score?
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Paddy Hirsch
Sep 4, 2013
They say be careful what you post on social media What you do on Facebook could affect your credit score.
Settling the credit score: How lenders judge consumers
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Adriene Hill
Aug 1, 2013
What does your credit score say about what kind of consumer you are?
Financial Feud: Store credit vs. Credit score
Jul 1, 2013
Have you ever accepted a credit offer at the register? Or do you think store cards hurt more than they help? See what are experts say and weigh in.
Informal lending can boost your credit score
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Sam Harnett
Oct 19, 2012
A group in San Francisco has found a way to report informal lending circles popular among some immigrant groups to credit bureaus -- as a way to boost the credit scores of participants.
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Should you take on debt to help your credit score?
Oct 12, 2012
Many of us have heard that in order to keep our credit in good standing, it is actually best to keep some debt on the books. But is there really any truth to this?
Bark or bite: Credit reporting agencies get watchdog
Jul 20, 2012
Around 40 percent of credit reports have mistakes on them -- and it is a pain to get them fixed. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau announced that it will start scrutinizing credit reporting agencies.
A new cop on the credit reporting beat
Jul 18, 2012
New government oversight could give consumers more power.