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How many credit cards should I have?
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How many credit cards should I have?

How many credit cards should you have? The answer depends on your unique circumstances. Read on to learn more about how many credit cards is too many.
Lexington Law
October 13, 2025
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20 credit myths you shouldn’t fall for
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20 credit myths you shouldn’t fall for

October 06, 2025
What is the best way to pay off debt?
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What is the best way to pay off debt?

June 30, 2025
What is a good credit score and how can you get one?
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What is a good credit score and how can you get one?

June 15, 2025

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How to check your credit score and report for free
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How to check your credit score and report for free

You can check your credit score for free from the three major credit bureaus or through your credit card company. Learn more about credit scores here.

Nature Lewis

June 08, 2023
The three credit bureaus: what you need to know—and what they know about you
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The three credit bureaus: what you need to know—and what they know about you

The three credit bureaus—TransUnion, Equifax and Experian—are private companies that maintain information about everyone’s credit history.

Nature Lewis

March 21, 2023
What is a cosigner?
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What is a cosigner?

Getting approved for a loan with bad credit can be hard without a cosigner. But what is a cosigner, and how can cosigning impact your financial history?

Paola Bergauer

November 14, 2022
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
Cash vs. credit: Which should you use?
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Cash vs. credit: Which should you use?

Should you make your major purchases with cash or credit? Let’s break down the benefits of each option so you can know which is best for you.

Nature Lewis

October 26, 2022
How to prevent identity theft
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How to prevent identity theft

Do you know how to prevent identity theft? Use these eight tips from Lexington Law to help protect you from identity theft.

Lexington Law

October 26, 2022
Why did my credit score drop? 12 common causes + solutions
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Why did my credit score drop? 12 common causes + solutions

Credit scores can drop suddenly for a variety of reasons, including having a late or missed payment or applying for a new line of credit.

Sarah Raja

October 18, 2022
Does your credit score affect your car insurance?
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Does your credit score affect your car insurance?

Do you know how your credit score affects your car insurance? Learn more about auto insurance scores and how you can improves yours.

Paola Bergauer

October 11, 2022
12 credit hacks to help increase your score quickly
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12 credit hacks to help increase your score quickly

Check out our top credit hacks to potentially increase your credit score as quickly as possible so you can be better positioned to reach your financial goals.

Paola Bergauer

September 21, 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