Credit Score Articles

Who Can Access Your Credit Report and See Your Credit Score? The List Is Longer Than You Might Expect
Ben Gran

January 17, 2026

Who can access your credit report? Lenders, employers, landlords…and more. Learn how to protect your privacy and rights.

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What's a Credit Report and How Do I Get Mine?
Dana George

January 15, 2026

You can get a fresh copy of your credit report for free every week. Learn how, and why it matters.

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I Went From Late Payments to an 810 Credit Score. Here's How
Kimberly Rotter

January 14, 2026

Can you move from late payments to excellent credit? Absolutely. Here's how I did it.

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Why is My Credit Score Different on Different Sites?
Brittney Myers

January 14, 2026

Your credit score can vary depending on the time and source. Here's why they're different and which scores matter.

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What Is a Pay-for-Delete Agreement?
Dana George

January 13, 2026

No one wants negative information on their credit report. Can pay-for-delete really help you get rid of it?

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Is a 600 Credit Score Bad?
Richard Barrington

January 13, 2026

While a 600 credit score isn't bad, you can improve it to earn more access to credit and cheaper interest rates.

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Credit Score Chart and Credit Score Range
Richard Barrington

January 13, 2026

Check your credit score and see where it falls on a credit score chart. A typical FICO credit score chart ranges from 300 - 800.

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5 Credit Score Factors You Should Know
Kate Robinson Beckwith

January 12, 2026

Explore some of the most commonly asked questions about credit scores and get a deeper understanding of how they’re calculated and the steps you can take to improve your score.

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Strike Back and Move On: How to Recover From Financial Abuse
Gina Freeman (Pogol)

January 12, 2026

Financial abuse can happen to anyone. Here's your recovery plan to leave it behind and live your best life.

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Why Did My Credit Score Drop?
Ben Gran

January 11, 2026

Wondering “Why did my credit score drop”? You’re not alone. See the biggest reasons why credit scores go up or down.

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What Is The Difference Between a Credit Report and a Credit Score?
Miranda Marquit

January 10, 2026

Your credit report and credit score are different, but closely related. Learn how one affects the other.

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7 Ways to Fix Your Credit
Tammi Huang

January 9, 2026

Your credit score affects many aspects of your life. If your score is less than stellar, don't worry. There are several ways to fix your credit.

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