Credit scores
Whether establishing credit for the first time or trying to improve your credit score, consider these strategies and tips.
Learning about credit scores
What is "good" credit? Why is it important to have good credit? And what is credit utilization ratio?
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Understanding the importance of your credit history
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700 credit score: A guide to credit scoresA 700 credit score is considered good as it falls between the ranges of 670 through 739. Discover what you can do with a 700 credit score and more.
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Is your credit score included in your credit report?Credit scores combine information from your credit report like credit utilization, payments etc. However, a credit report does not include your credit score.
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Does pre-approval affect your credit score?If you have been pre-approved for a credit card, you may be wondering how it affects your credit. Discover if being pre-approved may hurt your credit score.
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Why credit history matters for background checks?New employers may require a background check which can include your credit history. While a background check won’t affect your credit, it could affect other aspects of the hiring process.
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Does breaking a lease affect your credit?Breaking a lease early may be damaging to your credit. Discover how your credit can be affected and ways of protecting it when breaking a lease.
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Is a 900 credit score possible?A 900 credit score is not an achievable score today. Learn more about the reasons why you cannot achieve this score and ways to improve your score over time.
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How many hard credit inquiries are too many?Learn how many hard credit inquiries may be too many.
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What is the VantageScore® 4.0 credit model?VantageScore 4.0 is the most current model. Learn about how it differs from the previous version and more.
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