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Length of credit history: how does it affect your credit score?
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Length of credit history: how does it affect your credit score?

August 26, 2021
What is file segregation?
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What is file segregation?

August 19, 2021
Directory of consumer reporting agencies
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Directory of consumer reporting agencies

June 08, 2021
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Length of credit history: how does it affect your credit score?
Credit 101
Length of credit history: how does it affect your credit score?

Your credit history is an important part of your overall credit score. Learn how it’s calculated, what counts as good history, and how to build it.

Lexington Law

August 26, 2021
What is file segregation?
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What is file segregation?

File segregation is an illegal credit repair tactic where a new credit file is created for a consumer to use in place of their current credit reports.

Lexington Law

August 19, 2021
Directory of consumer reporting agencies
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Directory of consumer reporting agencies

What is a consumer reporting agency? This overview covers most of the nationwide credit reporting agencies and how to interact with each one.

Lexington Law

June 08, 2021
Directory of consumer reporting agencies
Credit 101
Directory of consumer reporting agencies

What is a consumer reporting agency? This overview covers most of the nationwide credit reporting agencies and how to interact with each one.

Lexington Law

June 08, 2021
Credit score victims (Life events that may impact your credit)
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Credit score victims (Life events that may impact your credit)

Lexington Law outlines six different life events that can have a significant impact on your credit and potential solutions to help you get back on track with your credit situation. Contact us today for more help with your credit repair.

Lexington Law

May 02, 2021
Making a six-figure income doesn’t mean you won’t have credit issues
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Making a six-figure income doesn’t mean you won’t have credit issues

Your salary is not factored into your FICO score, but lenders will consider it when approving you for a loan. Loan and/or credit approval is based on your income and your FICO score.

Lexington Law

April 22, 2021
What happens to your credit when you withdraw cash from your credit card
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What happens to your credit when you withdraw cash from your credit card

Can I Withdraw Cash from a Credit Card?Probably. While it depends on your issuer’s policies, most credit cards provide a cash advance option, allowing you to withdraw liquid funds from your account.

Lexington Law

April 22, 2021
5 tips for eliminating credit card debt
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5 tips for eliminating credit card debt

Credit card debt can bring your credit score down and keep you from qualifying for loans or additional lines of credit. If debt is keeping your score low, start paying off your credit card bills and f

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April 22, 2021
How the New FICO® Score 10 Suite Will Affect Your Score
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How the New FICO® Score 10 Suite Will Affect Your Score

FICO® is releasing the FICO Score 10 Suite in summer 2020. Learn about the changes and how they could affect your credit score.

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March 19, 2021
The Best Apps on the Market to Learn About Your Credit
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The Best Apps on the Market to Learn About Your Credit

If you’re someone who likes to keep an eye on your credit situation while you’re out shopping, traveling, or conducting business, it’s especially convenient to be able to get an instantaneous glimpse

Lexington Law

March 05, 2021