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Credit
Credit scores, credit reports and how to use credit cards with care.
How to Read Your Credit Report and Dispute Errors
Get free weekly credit reports, check each section for common errors, and dispute mistakes with the bureaus under federal law timelines.
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How to Build Credit From Scratch: A Step-by-Step Guide
Start a credit history with a secured card, credit-builder loan, authorized user status or rent reporting, and learn how long a first score takes.
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Credit Freeze vs. Fraud Alert: Which One Do You Need?
Compare credit freezes and fraud alerts: what each blocks, how long each lasts, how to place them free at all three bureaus, and what to do after ID theft.
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How Credit Scores Work: FICO and VantageScore Explained
Learn the five FICO factors and their weights, how VantageScore differs, what score ranges mean, and how to figure your credit utilization.
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