Regularly monitoring your credit reports and scores can be an important part of managing your finances. However, some people worry that they’ll be punished for checking their credit. Fear not.

Your credit score is an important part of your financial life. Here’s how to keep an eye on it for free Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Dori Zinn is a contributor to Buy Side and an expert ...

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Checking your credit report regularly and knowing how to interpret it is one of the smartest things you can do for your ...

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When you apply for financing, like a credit card or loan, the lender that reviews your application is almost certain to check a copy of your credit report and credit score. With certain loans, like ...