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How to Protect Your Credit Health When Money Is Tight

May 27, 2020 (Last Modified: March 11, 2021) / TransUnion

Right now with the rise in unemployment it’s important to take an active role in our finances. Here are steps you can take to protect your credit health.

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How to Set Yourself Up for Success During the Holidays

November 1, 2018 / TransUnion

What’s in store for your credit this holiday shopping season? Holiday shopping season is upon us. Whether you’re looking for a good deal on something you’ve wanted for a while or finalizing a list of gifts, there’s one thing you...

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3 Not-So-Secret Ways to Raise Your Credit Score (And 1 Bonus Tip to Help Keep It High)

September 5, 2018 (Last Modified: September 12, 2018) / TransUnion

It’s the age-old question: how do I raise my credit score? Though credit scores may seem shrouded in mystery – how they’re calculated, which ones are used – consumer credit scores tend to follow a few common principles. Here are...

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Why Credit History Matters and How to Help Grow It

August 9, 2018 (Last Modified: August 21, 2018) / TransUnion

If your credit history isn’t long enough, lenders may view it as “insufficient” and you may have trouble qualifying for a credit card or other loan. And that’s where the challenge begins. Lenders don’t want to give you credit when...

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How credit inquiries may (or may not) affect your credit score.

January 3, 2018 / TransUnion

If you’ve applied for credit recently – maybe for a store card over the holidays – you may have come across the term “inquiry.” Even if you’re not familiar with credit inquiries, it’s critical to understand what they are, how...

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How Credit Cards Affect Credit Health

December 6, 2017 (Last Modified: November 2, 2020) / TransUnion

Editor’s note: Looking for the difference between a charge card and a credit card? Read the full blog post here. It’s the holiday season, but it’s also not too early to start thinking about a happy, healthy new year....

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Know this Rate. Holiday Shop with More Credit Confidence.

November 21, 2017 / TransUnion

The holiday shopping season is upon us. Whether you have big gift-giving plans or just want to get a few presents for your closest loved ones, it’s the time of year spending may be a little higher than usual. And...

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