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Ask Jean: How often should I check my credit report?

Twice a week, our CEO and resident money guru Jean Chatzky tackles your burning questions in the HerMoney newsletter. We’ve ...

I had a perfect credit score. Here's how I got it.

I clicked on one of those credit update links and beheld the magical digits: 850. Here's how I got there, and how the scores ...
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How your credit score works—and why it’s the key to saving thousands

A credit score is a number that shows how reliable you are at paying back money. It usually ranges from 300 to 850, and the higher your score, the better. Lenders use this number to decide whether to ...

3 Simple Ways to Boost Your Credit Score This Spring

One way is to ask your lender for a credit limit increase, which would automatically increase your ratio if you have the same balance. Lenders weigh your income and payment histor ...

Here’s How Credit Scores Have Changed Over the Past 5 Years — and What It Means for Your Money

The average credit score in the U.S. rose during the pandemic, then slipped as debt and missed payments grew. Find out what it means for borrowing today.
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With credit card debt at a record high, these balance transfer cards matter more than ever

While carrying a balance on your credit card should never be your first choice, it's growing increasingly unavoidable for many Americans. The most recent New York Fed report on household debt and ...