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Changes Are Coming to Your Credit Score
credit & debt FICO’s newest model takes a long-term look at how you’ve managed credit.
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7 Things to Do Right Away If You're a Victim of a Data Breach
credit & debt In today's digital age, data breaches have become all too common and leave unsuspecting consumers vulnerable to a host of identity theft issues.
By Andrea Browne Taylor Published
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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.
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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 Published
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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 Published
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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 Published
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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 Published
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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 Published
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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 Published
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