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Why Your Credit Score From Credit Karma Isn't What Lenders See

Credit Karma started trending on Twitter when users realized their free credit scores aren't what lenders actually see.

4 Ways To Use Your Stimulus Check To Improve Your Credit Score

That $600 payment may not go very far, but it's enough to boost your credit score if you follow these steps.

This Map Breaks Down The Average Credit Score In Every State

Despite financial challenges from the coronavirus pandemic, average credit scores actually went up in 2020.

Don't Be Fooled By This Viral Misconception About Credit Scores

Lots of other countries use credit scores, although each one does it a bit differently.

9 Ways To Fix Your Credit Score If It Got Dinged During The Pandemic

Step 1: Talk to your lender ASAP.

Why It's Harder To Get A Credit Card Right Now

Credit limits are also being slashed as new credit card accounts fell by 65% during the pandemic.

By Yahoo Finance

Have Federal Student Loans? Better Check Your Credit.

An error by one student loan servicer caused borrowers' credit scores to drop.

Here’s How Many Points Your Credit Score Drops When You Miss A Payment

Plus, what happens to your FICO score if you take out a loan, pay down your balance and more.

Companies Are Secretly Scoring You, But Good Luck Getting Your Data

The hidden ratings can affect the level of customer service you receive.

By Ethan Wolff-Mann, Yahoo Finance

NY Regulator Vows To Investigate Apple Card For Sex Bias

The New York Department of Financial Services plans to investigate the sex bias alleged in a series of now-viral tweets.

By AP