Credit Score Articles

What Is a Good Credit Score
Richard Barrington

December 5, 2025

What is a good credit score? Generally speaking, a high 600s or above score is considered a good credit score, but it depends on the lender and industry.

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How to Raise Your Credit Score
Richard Barrington

December 5, 2025

How to raise your credit score? Before shopping for a loan., follow these steps to raise your credit score fast. 1. Clear up errors on your credit report 2. Resolve any ...

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Do Student Loans Affect My Credit Score?
Maurie Backman

December 4, 2025

Student loans could have an impact on your credit score for better and worse. Here’s the scoop.

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How Does Student Loan Forbearance Affect Your Credit Score?
Ben Gran

December 3, 2025

Student loan forbearance differs with federal and private loans. Here’s how both can affect your credit score.

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

November 28, 2025

Credit scores are fluid. They can change over time and what you see on one site might not be reflected on another.

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

November 27, 2025

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

November 24, 2025

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

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