Each week, we answer money questions from around the web on the NerdWallet app. Here are three of the trending questions from February. How do I check my credit?Checking your credit report is easy, ...

Have you ever considered how often should you check your credit report? If the answer is yes, you’re in good company. Keeping tabs on your credit report might sound tedious, but it’s one of the ...

The idea that you only have one credit score isn't true. In fact, it's one of the biggest credit score myths people consistently fall for, says John Ulzheimer, a credit expert who formerly worked for ...

Your credit profile now influences how much you pay for a home loan, whether you get a pre-approved personal loan offer, how high your credit card limit is and, in some cases, whether you’re even ...

As a consumer, your credit score should be very important to you. Not only does it determine your borrowing power, it also holds sway over many other areas of your life — but what if your credit score ...

Most issuers let you request a higher credit limit without hurting your score. Learn how it works, what you'll need, and why ...

Checking your credit report might not sound exciting, but it’s super important! Think of it as a health check-up—only for your finances. Your credit report holds the key to your financial life, ...

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Your bank app may let you check your credit score for free. But how is that different from your credit report? They are both measures of your financial health, but your score is a three-digit number ...

From data entry mistakes to the results of identity theft, errors on your credit report can lower your credit score. That in turn can limit your ability to qualify for favorable interest rates on ...

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