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A Guide to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

Published on April 30, 2020 by Daniel Azzoli

What you need to know about the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA)

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What Impacts Your Credit Score?

Published on January 10, 2020 by CreditFresh

Could you be damaging your credit without realizing it? Find out if you’re on the right track by learning what helps or hurts your credit score here.

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5 Little-Known Ways Bad Credit May Affect Your Life

Published on December 20, 2019 by CreditFresh

The fallout of bad credit can extend beyond your finances. From keeping the lights on to making a phone call — it may complicate a lot of things in life.

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What Experian’s State of Credit Report Means to You

Published on December 6, 2019 by CreditFresh

By comparing financial info a decade after heading into the Great Recession, Experian’s latest report can be a source of good money management tips.

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Here’s What to Do if There is an Error on Your Credit Report

Published on November 22, 2019 by CreditFresh

If you notice there’s an error on your credit report, you’ll want to deal with it as soon as possible.

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What You Need to Know about Your Credit Score and Identity Theft

Published on November 22, 2019 by CreditFresh

If identity thieves find your personal information, they may take your credit score for a ride — which may make it harder to get a line of credit in an emergency.

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