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Soft vs. Hard Credit Check: How They Affect Credit Scores

February 26, 2019 (Last Modified: February 19, 2021) / Mint
Not all credit checks were created equal. In fact, credit checks come in two forms: a soft inquiry and a hard inquiry. There are three main differences between the two types of inquiries: Whether or not your authorization is needed...

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Can You Have Good Credit and a Bad Credit Score?

July 26, 2018 (Last Modified: January 13, 2021) / Lindsey Delgado
Can You Have Good Credit and a Bad Credit Score?I once reviewed a study that suggested that the contents of credit reports are “predictable” based on your credit scores. It’s complicated, but the argument was that all credit reports that score 500, 600, 700 (or any other score) look...

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3 Easy Ways to Improve Your Credit Score

May 29, 2018 (Last Modified: January 13, 2021) / Mint
3 Easy Ways to Improve Your Credit ScoreIf you’ve never actively worked to improve your credit, a credit score might seem like black magic. You may understand that scores run from 300 to 850, but that’s where most people’s knowledge ends. When you don’t understand the forces...

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