Credit Reports
News, insights and expert analysis on credit reports from the team at Kiplinger.
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What to Know About the New FICO Scorecredit & debt Credit expert Gerri Detweiler joins our hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey to talk about how the new FICO scoring system could affect your credit score. Also, the pair explains the history of bear markets and why you need to tax-diversify your retirement accounts.
By Sandra Block
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Changes Are Coming to Your Credit Scorecredit & debt FICO’s newest model takes a long-term look at how you’ve managed credit.
By Lisa Gerstner
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Does Your Credit Card Measure Up?credit & debt Knowing your card’s mechanics can help you avoid high rates and fees.
By Lisa Gerstner
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Should You Get a Loan From Your Credit Card?
credit & debt The convenience can come at a steep cost. But there are options.
By Lisa Gerstner
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How to Build a Credit History
credit & debt Credit newbies can take advantage of both tried-and-true methods and new alternatives.
By Lisa Gerstner
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How to Fix a Mistake on Your Credit Reportcredit & debt Kiplinger's resident credit guru Lisa Gerstner joins our podcast hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey to explain how to take on the credit bureaus if there's a mistake (or outright fraud) on your credit report.
By Sandra Block
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Battle the Credit Bureaus ... and Wincredit & debt Whether you’re contesting an error or combating fraud, use our guide to give yourself the best shot at success.
By Lisa Gerstner
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The Best You Can Hope for from the Equifax Settlement
credit & debt The average payout will be far less than $125. But you may be reimbursed for other costs.
By Brendan Pedersen
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What Being an "Authorized User" Does to Your Credit Scorecredit & debt An adult child's credit score may dip–or even rise–after he or she is removed as an authorized user of a parent's credit card.
By Lisa Gerstner
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