You've decided you need to apply for credit. Whether you're seeking a new credit card, personal loan or a mortgage, you're probably wondering what to do before a credit check. Fortunately, there are ...

Evan Zimmer has been writing about finance for years. After graduating with a journalism degree from SUNY Oswego, he wrote credit card content for Credit Card Insider (now Money Tips) before moving to ...

Your credit reports can contain a wealth of information about you and your history with loans, credit cards and collection accounts. They’re also the basis for your credit scores and various ...

Your credit score is the key to your financial future: It can determine whether you get approved for a credit card, car loan or mortgage, and what interest rate you'll pay. In some cases, your score ...

Checking your credit score may not be part of your daily financial routine, but when you apply for new credit, such as a loan or credit card, your credit score is critical in determining whether you ...

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Your credit score is an important part of your financial life. Here’s how to keep an eye on it for free Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Dori Zinn is a contributor to Buy Side and an expert ...