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Medical debt has historically affected credit scores, but a recent federal rule change will significantly alter its impact. Understanding these changes can help you take proactive steps to protect your finances.

March 6, 2025

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Increasing Credit Score

What’s A Chex Report?

You’ve probably heard about credit reports, but have you heard of a Chex report? This lesser-known, but important, report plays a key role in your ability to open bank accounts.

September 26, 2024

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Increasing Credit Score

The Ultimate Guide to What Will Raise and Lower Your Credit Score

Your credit score affects your ability to secure loans, the interest rates you’ll pay, and even your chances of renting an apartment. Understanding what factors raise and lower your credit score can help you manage your finances more effectively and avoid costly mistakes. Here’s the ultimate guide to understand your credit score.

June 11, 2024

Increasing Credit Score

The Ultimate Guide to What Will Raise and Lower Your Credit Score

Your credit score affects your ability to secure loans, the interest rates you’ll pay, and even your chances of renting an apartment. Understanding what factors raise and lower your credit score can help you manage your finances more effectively and avoid costly mistakes. Here’s the ultimate guide to understand your credit score.

January 24, 2025

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How to Build Credit without a Credit Card

On today's Ask Debbie, we talk about building credit without credit.

January 24, 2025

Increasing Credit Score

Top 10 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score

On today's Ask Debbie, we talk about credit scores.

January 24, 2025

Increasing Credit Score

How Does a Credit Score Work?

On today's Ask Debbie, we talk about the basics of credit scores.

January 24, 2025

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