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How Payment History Affects Your Credit Score & Financial Future

By Matthew GordonAugust 7, 2024

Paying bills on time may seem like a simple task, but it holds immense power over your long-term financial success. When it comes to understanding how payment history impacts credit score, there are a few things to know.

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What Credit Score Do You Need for a Personal Loan?

By Matthew GordonAugust 7, 2024

Need funds fast? A personal loan can be a lifesaver - find out if there is a certain credit score needed to get a personal loan.

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What is a good credit score? Everything You Need to Know

By Matthew GordonMay 31, 2023

What is a good Credit Score? What is a credit score? Before discussing what might be considered a good credit score and credit score ranges, it could be helpful to briefly review how credit scores work. Consumer credit scores are based on the information in a credit report from...

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How Installment Loans Can Help Improve Your Credit Score

By Matthew GordonMay 15, 2023
Ways Installment Loans Could Help Improve Your Credit Score Installment loans can help improve your credit because they can positively impact some of the key factors that go into calculating your credit score. Two primary things to recognize about installment loans are that they are a longer-term financial commitment, and...
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10 Steps to Rebuild Your Credit Score Fast

By Matthew GordonMarch 7, 2022
We've spoken with a panel of experts to help sort out the best ways to rebuild credit
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How Closing an Old Credit Card Affects Your Credit Score

By Matthew GordonAugust 18, 2021
Think twice before canceling that oldest credit card you no longer use. Closing a credit card account could put you in better control of your finances, but it might also ding your credit score.
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