Is my credit score affected by the date of my mortgage payment?
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August 22, 2019
Keeping Score Stories
How does student loan rehabilitation affect your credit score?
Once a loan is rehabilitated the default notation is removed…
August 15, 2019
My boyfriend’s ex-wife ruined his finances. What can he do to fix them?
If your ex-spouse opened bank or credit card accounts in…
August 8, 2019
Paid off a judgment: Why is my original creditor still reporting the balance?
If an old unpaid balance that has been paid off…
August 1, 2019
How do automatic bill payments affect your credit score?
Consistently paying your bills on time is the most important…
July 25, 2019
Experian Boost doesn’t recognize my utility providers. What can I do?
According to Experian, there are two steps you can take…
July 18, 2019
Should I get a retail card with a 0 percent APR deal to make a big purchase?
Retail store cards tend to combine deferred interest deals with…
July 11, 2019
Will paying down my credit card balance reduce my minimum payment?
Paying down your credit card balance will reduce your monthly…
July 4, 2019
If I pay off an old debt, will it damage my rejuvenated credit score?
Almost all negative items are shown on your credit report…
June 27, 2019
Will adding me as an authorized user hurt my mom’s credit score?
Adding a person as an authorized user does not normally…
June 20, 2019
Is my credit score affected by the date of my mortgage payment?
It doesn’t matter what day you pay your mortgage bill…
August 22, 2019
Paid off a judgment: Why is my original creditor still reporting the balance?
If an old unpaid balance that has been paid off…
August 1, 2019
How do automatic bill payments affect your credit score?
Consistently paying your bills on time is the most important…
July 25, 2019
Experian Boost doesn’t recognize my utility providers. What can I do?
According to Experian, there are two steps you can take…
July 18, 2019
Should I get a retail card with a 0 percent APR deal to make a big purchase?
Retail store cards tend to combine deferred interest deals with…
July 11, 2019
If I pay off an old debt, will it damage my rejuvenated credit score?
Almost all negative items are shown on your credit report…
June 27, 2019
Will adding me as an authorized user hurt my mom’s credit score?
Adding a person as an authorized user does not normally…
June 20, 2019
Can I keep credit history from being authorized user on ex-husband’s cards?
If you open a new credit card with the same…
June 6, 2019
I mistakenly applied for a store card. Can I stop it from dinging my credit?
Once you apply for a new credit card, whether you…
May 30, 2019
My dead husband’s card debt is hurting my credit score. What can I do?
If you live in a “community property” state, you may…
May 23, 2019
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