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1 month ago | money.com | Amarilis Yera |Taina Cuevas |Martha C. White |Carrie Pallardy

Our editorial team was among the first to thoroughly research, evaluate and pick the best credit repair companies in the market. Since 2016, we’ve spent thousands of hours investigating the industry and vetting around two dozen national providers. We’ve compared credit repair companies on 15+ data points, including fees, plans, customer feedback and industry reputation.

Nov 22, 2024 | money.com | Carlos Silva |Gabriel Sánchez Vissepó |Taina Cuevas |Andrea Agostini Ferrer

Some 8 in 10 American adults have at least one credit card, according to the Government Accountability Office, and their debt has now surpassed $1.1 trillion. A balance transfer — moving existing credit card debt from one card to another — is a popular way to manage this kind of debt. This is typically done to take advantage of a lower interest rate as many specialized balance transfer cards offer an introductory period with no interest charges on transfers (and often on purchases, too).

Nov 7, 2024 | money.com | Amarilis Yera |Taina Cuevas |Carrie Pallardy

Our editorial team was among the first to thoroughly research, evaluate and pick the best credit repair companies in the market. Since 2016, we’ve spent thousands of hours investigating the industry and vetting around two dozen national providers. We’ve compared credit repair companies on 15+ data points, including fees, plans, customer feedback and industry reputation.

Sep 24, 2024 | money.com | Amarilis Yera |Taina Cuevas |Alison Tobin

Your credit report is meant to be an accurate, detailed summary of your financial history — however, mistakes happen more often than you may think. Whether it’s accounts that don’t actually belong to you or outdated derogatory information that’s still being reported, incorrect information could be bringing your score down unnecessarily.

Sep 16, 2024 | money.com | Amarilis Yera |Taina Cuevas

If you plan on applying for a new credit account, maybe even an apartment, your credit report will play a big role in whether you get approved or not. Checking your credit report can help you find errors that might be lowering your score. It can also help you spot signs of identity theft, like credit accounts you didn't open yourself. This guide will explain what information is included in your credit report and what you should look out for when reviewing each section of your report.