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How to Build Credit at 18

Building credit at 18 might seem intimidating, but with the right steps, you can establish a strong financial foundation early on. Here's how.

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How to Build Credit at 18
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How to Build Credit at 18

Building credit at 18 might seem intimidating, but with the right steps, you can establish a strong financial foundation early on. Here's how.

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How to Add Rent and Utilities to Your Credit Report
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How to Add Rent and Utilities to Your Credit Report

Are all of your rent and utility payments shown on your credit report? Learn how to add utilities to credit report results and build better credit.

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How to Build Credit: 12 Tips to help Improve Your Score
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How to Build Credit: 12 Tips to help Improve Your Score

By learning ways to build credit, you will not only improve your financial health, but it can reduce your stress around finances as well.

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How to Build Credit at 17: Where to Start + Credit Risks to Watch For
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How to Build Credit at 17: Where to Start + Credit Risks to Watch For

Learn how to build credit at 17 with strategies like becoming an authorized user. Start smart habits now to prepare for a strong financial future.

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How to Maintain and Improve Your Credit Score Before and After Retirement
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How to Maintain and Improve Your Credit Score Before and After Retirement

When you retire, you want to have as much financial freedom as possible. Unfortunately, bad credit can get in the way if you’re not careful.

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10 Unexpected Benefits of a Good Credit Score
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10 Unexpected Benefits of a Good Credit Score

Beyond the obvious perks of securing loans and better interest rates, a good credit score can actually open doors to a lot of unexpected benefits.

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9 Easy Ways to Raise Your Credit Score in 2024
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9 Easy Ways to Raise Your Credit Score in 2024

Improving your credit score doesn’t require becoming an expert. Here are 9 easy ways to get you started, listed in order from easiest to most difficult.

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Boost Your Credit Score: 8 Helpful Credit Monitoring Apps
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Boost Your Credit Score: 8 Helpful Credit Monitoring Apps

Our list of the top eight apps to help you find the best credit monitoring app for you.

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Navigating Debt Settlement
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Navigating Debt Settlement

Debt settlement can be a lifeline, but it's important to understand the ins and outs.

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Do Authorized Users Build Credit? (Yes!)
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Do Authorized Users Build Credit? (Yes!)

What does authorized user credit mean? \Learn more about how it works and how to get started with it properly.

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