Protect Your Credit After a Natural Disaster
Maintaining your credit health in the event of a natural disaster starts with having a plan. Here's what you can do to protect your credit after a natural…
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Credit Scores
7 Positive Financial Habits a Secured Credit Card Can Help You Build
Secured credit cards don't just help you build credit. See which seven financial habits you can build with a secured credit card.
Why You Need to Start Monitoring Your Credit Score Today
Make a good financial habit today: regularly checking your credit score can help you make sure it's strong and accurate.
Do Parking Tickets Affect Credit Scores?
Well, here's some good news: Parking tickets can no longer affect your credit score, thanks to recent changes in credit reporting rules. Get the whole story…
The Current State of Consumer Credit Health
54 percent of consumers believed their credit was "very good" or "exceptional" (above 740).
Check Your Credit Score: Discover Survey
The best time to work on improving your credit score is before you need it — before you're ready to purchase that house or apply for a loan. Check out the…
The Benefits of Having an Excellent Credit Score
Having an excellent credit score can allow consumers to take advantage of many beneficial credit card offerings. Here are a few notable perks many credit cards…
Will Opening a Credit Card Hurt My Credit Score?
When you open a new credit card account, it can have several effects on your credit score. Find out how you can avoid hurting your score here.
What Is My Starting Credit Score?
There's a misconception that consumers start at the bottom of the credit ladder and move their way up. There's some truth to this, but it's often more…