Credit Reports
News, insights and expert analysis on credit reports from the team at Kiplinger.
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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 Report
credit & 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 Win
credit & 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 Score
credit & 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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Equifax Settlement: Should You Take the Money?
credit & debt Contributing editor Lisa Gerstner discusses the Equifax data-breach settlement and the recent Capital One breach. Also, hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey offer up strategies for hosting and shopping yard sales.
By Sandra Block
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Capital One Data Breach: 5 Steps to Avoid Identity Theft, Fraud
credit & debt Be proactive to protect your sensitive personal information from scammers.
By Lisa Gerstner
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Credit vs. Debit Smackdown!
Budgeting Kiplinger.com general manager Robert Long joins the podcast to debate the merits of credit and debit cards. Plus, hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey break down strategies for paying off student loans.
By Sandra Block
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10 Financial Commandments for Your 30s
Financial Planning In your 30s? You've gotten your financial feet under you. Time to thrive — and plan for the future.
By Stacy Rapacon
Financial Planning
