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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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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?

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
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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
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
Do’s and don’ts of paying off debt early
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Do’s and don’ts of paying off debt early

Does paying off a loan early hurt credit? Doing this may seem like a good idea, but it can impact you in ways you may not be aware of. Learn more here.

Sarah Raja

April 29, 2021
Understanding Clarity Services by Experian
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Understanding Clarity Services by Experian

Learn everything you need to know about Experian’s Clarity Services, including who it can help and how it can help you boost your credit profile.

Sarah Raja

April 29, 2021
Disputing a charge on your credit card
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Disputing a charge on your credit card

What is a credit card dispute? Learn about credit card dispute options to keep your credit card statement on the straight and narrow.

Kenton Arbon

April 29, 2021
7 apps for improving your credit score
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7 apps for improving your credit score

We’ve compiled a list of 7 mobile apps for improving, monitoring, building and repairing your credit score.

Daniel Woolston

April 29, 2021
Does closing a bank account affect credit?
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Does closing a bank account affect credit?

Is it bad to close a bank account? The answer isn’t quite as straightforward as you might think. If you make mistakes, your credit score could be affected.

Sarah Raja

April 29, 2021