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Brittany Sifontes | Supervising Attorney

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Student loans for bad credit: What to know
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Student loans for bad credit: What to know

May 09, 2024
What is an authorized user on a credit card?
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What is an authorized user on a credit card?

March 25, 2024
Adverse action notice: What it is + next steps
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Adverse action notice: What it is + next steps

March 05, 2024
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Student loans for bad credit: What to know
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Student loans for bad credit: What to know

You can get student loans for bad credit by applying for federal student loans or getting a cosigner for private student loans. Learn more about loans here.

Brittany Sifontes | Supervising Attorney

May 09, 2024
What is an authorized user on a credit card?
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What is an authorized user on a credit card?

An authorized user is someone added to the primary cardholder’s account who has permission to make charges but isn’t liable for payments. Learn more here.

Brittany Sifontes | Supervising Attorney

March 25, 2024
Adverse action notice: What it is + next steps
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Adverse action notice: What it is + next steps

An adverse action notice explains why a lender denied your credit request. Read on to learn what it includes, how it affects your credit and what next steps you can take.

Brittany Sifontes | Supervising Attorney

March 05, 2024
What is a credit limit and which factors affect it?
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What is a credit limit and which factors affect it?

A credit limit gauges the amount of money a person can borrow from a financial institution. Many factors can affect your credit limit positively and negatively.

Brittany Sifontes | Supervising Attorney

January 12, 2024
Why did my credit score drop after paying off debt?
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Why did my credit score drop after paying off debt?

Your credit score may have dropped after paying off debt due to a decrease in your credit age, a decrease in your credit mix or an increase in your utilization.

Brittany Sifontes | Supervising Attorney

January 05, 2024
How to build business credit: A 7-step guide
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How to build business credit: A 7-step guide

Building business credit can help you qualify for better loan terms and negotiate with vendors and suppliers. Learn how to build your business credit.

Brittany Sifontes | Supervising Attorney

July 11, 2023
What to do with your tax refund: 7 ideas to consider
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What to do with your tax refund: 7 ideas to consider

You can do many things with your tax refund, but which one is best? Explore the ways you can invest your money and make the most of your return.

Brittany Sifontes | Supervising Attorney

October 27, 2022
What is a business credit score?
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What is a business credit score?

Check out this complete breakdown of what a business credit score is and how it might help your company.

Brittany Sifontes | Supervising Attorney

September 15, 2022
What is a fraud alert?
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What is a fraud alert?

What is a fraud alert? Fraud alerts are tools you can use to help ensure your credit stays safe. Learn how they can help protect your credit.

Brittany Sifontes | Supervising Attorney

August 04, 2022
How do medical bills affect credit scores?
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How do medical bills affect credit scores?

Medical bills in collections can take a toll on both your wallet and your credit score. Learn more about medical collection debt here.

Brittany Sifontes | Supervising Attorney

April 13, 2022