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What is credit monitoring?
A credit monitoring service can help you identify and reverse unauthorized changes to your credit report. Your credit card may offer this protection as a free benefit, or you may prefer to pay for more [...]
5 min read May 22, 2024 -
How to clean up credit reports
It is a good practice to review your credit report annually for any inaccuracies.
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A Gen X’s Guide to Credit Scores
A good credit score can make Gen Xers finances easier to navigate – here’s how.
11 min read May 21, 2024 -
A Millennial’s Guide to Credit Scores
With big financial milestones on the way, millennials should pay attention to their credit scores.
10 min read May 21, 2024 -
A Baby Boomer’s Guide to Credit Scores
Baby boomers should pay attention to their credit score. Here’s why.
11 min read May 21, 2024 -
How Lexington Law Can Help You, No Matter What Your Credit Score Is
A cleaner credit report can help your score. Here’s how Lexington Law does it.
5 min read May 21, 2024 -
How to report your rent payments to credit bureaus
Credit bureaus don’t automatically receive your rental payment history, but reporting your rent may help boost your credit score.
9 min read May 17, 2024 -
When should I file for bankruptcy?
Bankruptcy is designed to be used as a last resort when you have exhausted all other options. Depending on the bankruptcy option you choose, you may be able to eliminate all or some of your debt — or [...]
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Chapter 13 bankruptcy: What you need to know
Chapter 13 lets you use your income to repay some of your debts.
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What is high credit on a credit report?
If yearly credit reports show an inaccurate high balance, it’s worth disputing to prevent an impact on your credit score.
3 min read May 16, 2024
