Why more credit report errors are slipping through the cracks — and how to fix yours

The gov't agency responsible for policing credit reporting agencies is being defunded. How can you make sure your credit ...
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Student loans hurt your credit score? Here’s how to fix it.

The reprieve is over. The pandemic-related breathing room from student-loan payments is done, and the financial reality of repayment has returned for millions of borrowers. But beyond the strain on ...
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FINANCIAL FITNESS: What causes your credit score to drop, and how to fix it fast

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Your credit score plays a crucial role in your financial identity, affecting everything from major purchases to loan approvals and even rental applications. As we wrap up our ...
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On-time debt payments aren't a magic fix for your credit score, experts say. Here's why

Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you are. Many people don't understand why a common strategy that can help them pay down that debt — paying bills on time — isn't all it takes to improve their ...
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My Mother Ruined My Credit Score – How Can I Fix It Before Buying a House?

Unfortunately, as soon as your credit falls below a certain level, challenges can mount, not only with how to get it back up but also with what limitations a low credit score can result in. Perhaps ...
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On-time debt payments aren't a magic fix for your credit score, experts say. Here's why

Many people don't understand why a common strategy that can help them pay down that debt — paying bills on time — isn't all it takes to improve their credit. Separating fact from fiction is essential ...
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On-time debt payments aren't a magic fix for your credit score, experts say. Here's why

Americans have a near-record level of credit card debt — $1.18 trillion as of the first quarter of 2025, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The average credit card debt per borrower ...