Virtually every time you apply for a line of credit, such as a credit card, your credit report will be hit with a credit pull. But not every credit pull […]
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Category: Credit
Does Getting New Credit Cards Hurt Your Credit Score?
One of the first questions that people tend to have before jumping on new credit cards is whether or not their credit score is going to be hurt if they […]
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Why Did My Credit Score Go Down After Opening Up A Credit Card?
A lot of people are disappointed to find out that their credit score has gone down after opening up a new credit card. In some cases the credit score goes […]
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How To Remove Student Loan Late Payments From Your Credit Report
This is the story of how I was able to remove student loan late payments from my credit report. As soon as I found out the amazing travel benefits created […]
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How Accurate Are Credit Karma Credit Scores? [2021]
A lot of people (including myself) rely on Credit Karma to monitor their credit score to make sure everything stays up to par. It’s a very easy and free to […]
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How Do Credit Inquiries (Hard Pulls) Affect Your Credit Score?
A lot of people often wonder if credit inquiries hurt their credit score or wonder what the difference is between a hard pull and a soft pull. There’s a big […]
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How Does Becoming an Authorized User Affect Your Credit Score? [2021]
Becoming an authorized user can do wonders for your credit report but it can also do some harm if you’re not careful. Here’s a run down on how becoming an […]
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How Long Do Hard Inquiries Stay on Your Credit?
A very common question that I see come in often is: how long do hard inquiries stay on your credit? It’s an important question and understanding both the short-term and the […]
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How to Raise Your Credit Score by 200 Points [2021]
Are you trying to improve your credit score by 200 points or more? Are you wondering what is actually possible and realistic in terms of improving your credit profile? Well, […]
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Does Income Affect Your Credit Score? [2021]
A lot of people wonder whether or not their income affects their credit score. The answer is a little bit more complicated than a straight “yes” or “no” since there […]
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