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Learn about credit scores
What is "good" credit? Why is it important to have good credit in the first place? And what is credit utilization ratio?
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How a good credit score can help you
You may have heard about building good credit, but how can good credit help you and why is it important to have good credit in the first place?
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What's the difference between a credit score and FICO® score?
Is FICO® score the same as credit score? Understanding how a credit score is generated will help you understand what these terms mean and how you're affected.
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What, exactly, is credit utilization ratio?
Learn about your credit utilization ratio, from how it works to what it can tell lenders about your credit history.
A beginner and their credit score
Someone's credit history may be brief, but their credit score knowledge doesn't need to be.
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How long does it take to build credit history?
Have you ever wondered how you can build your credit quickly? Discover all the things you can do to build your credit history up and achieve a better score.
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How to build a strong credit history
Building strong credit can be challenging when you are first starting out. Check out Chase's tips on how to help build good credit history.
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How to build credit in high school
Good credit is a basic building block for many financial goals. Here are a few steps to take to begin building your credit in high school.
Family and credit scores
You look out for the health & wellness of you and your family - that includes overall healthy credit scores too.
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What to do when only one spouse has great credit
Want to help your spouse improve their credit score? Learn more about the different methods and options that may work for you both.
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Get your credit in shape before the family grows
Having kids can be expensive. Here are some sound ways to prepare a financial foundation when starting a family, having your first child and beyond.
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Credit score rankings and what they mean
Credit scores are used by lenders to determine credit worthiness based off various credit score ranges. Learn what the different ranges are and what they mean.
Newest articles
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What is Chase Credit Journey®?
Chase Credit Journey is a free tool that helps monitor your credit score. Uncover its unique features and how it can help you improve your credit.
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Can cosigning a car loan affect your credit?
Being a cosigner on a car loan can possibly affect your credit in both positive and negative ways. Find out the pros and cons of consigning a loan and what you can do to protect your credit score.
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Identity theft: How to check for it and how it can happen
Checking your accounts regularly for suspicious activity can help prevent identity theft. Discover how to check for it and how identity theft can happen to you.
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How are the different credit bureaus used?
Learn more about how the information of the 3 credits bureaus are used and what is the most important credit bureau.
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How dark web monitoring can help protect your identity
The dark web can be scary, but we have the tools to protect yourself and your identity. Learn more about dark web monitoring and how to keep your information safe.
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Can cosigning a mortgage affect credit score?
Cosigning a mortgage does not directly affect your credit, but if a payee defaults on payments your score could be affected.