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How Hard Inquiries and Soft Inquiries Affect Your Credit Score

An inquiry is placed on your credit report when you, a lender or an employer checks your credit, but do you know which types of inquiries affect your credit score? When it comes to hard inquiries and soft inquiries, find … Continue reading

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Do Credit Rejections Affect your Score?

Rejection hurts, whether you’ve been shot down for a date, rebuffed by a 2-year-old who would rather play with her doll than you, or told “no” by a credit card company. Yes, rejection is psychologically jarring, but it always pays … Continue reading

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