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Debt Consolidation Articles and Resources

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Last Updated: December 2024

3 Tips to Improve Your Credit Score

April 19, 2023

No matter what your financial situation looks like, the following tips can help boost your credit score over time.

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4 Ways to Check Your Credit Score

March 17, 2023

Here’s how you can check your credit score. 1) Check with your credit card company. 2) Speak with a non-profit credit counselor. 3) Use a free credit score service.

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How Do I Check My Credit Report?

March 2, 2023

Checking your credit report is free, provides financial context, and can save you from a costly recording error. Learn what credit reports are, how to request them for free, and how best to dispute a credit report error.

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What’s a Credit Score?

February 17, 2023

Invented in 1989, the FICO credit score is a three-digit number that measures a person’s ability to pay back a loan. Credit scores can determine a lot about your financial future: what you can buy, where you can live, and more.

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Debt Relief or Debt Consolidation: Which Solution is Right for Me?

January 30, 2022

Debt doesn’t have to last forever. From personal loans, to third-party pros, to credit cards, find out which debt solution is best for you and your scenario.

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How Does Debt Relief Work?

September 15, 2022

It really is possible to lower your debts, especially if you have a little help. In this article, we’ll break down two of the most popular ways to lower your debt: debt consolidation and debt relief.

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What is Debt Consolidation?

September 14, 2022

With debt consolidation strategies, it can be a good thing to put all of your eggs in one basket. Read on to learn what debt consolidation is, how it works, and how it can help you get out of debt.

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Is Debt Consolidation a Good Idea?

September 12, 2022

For those looking for help settling multiple debts, debt consolidation services is a popular option that can be as hands-off or as DIY as you like. Find out if debt consolidation is the right approach for your budget and how to get started.

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