Can you trust the credit score provided by Credit Karma and similar tools provided on your credit card’s smartphone app? It seems that with just a click of a button, you can view your credit score—but does that number match what an actual credit reporting bureau has? It is a common misconception that there is …
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Common Mistakes Found on Credit Reports
More than 80 percent of Americans have fallen victim to credit reporting errors that result in a lower FICO score than they are entitled to. When it comes to big purchases like a home, even a single error on your credit report may result in you paying tens of thousands more in interest fees because …