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Cosigner vs. Authorized User: Which Do You Need?

Ashley Dull August 26, 2020 • 6 Minute Read
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Although complex, the ins and outs of consumer credit aren’t actually that hard to understand. Unfortunately, the vast amount of lingo and jargon inherent in finance can often make it feel as though you’re trying to put together a puzzle without all the pieces.
A Reliable Way to Build Credit Without A Credit Card

CreditSoup Staff August 1, 2019 • 3 Minute Read
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If you are one of the millions of Americans with less than great credit, you probably have been denied for a loan or credit card, paid higher interest rates if you received credit, or had trouble renting an apartment or home because of your low credit score. With a Credit Strong account, consumers can build credit by setting aside savings.
5 Ways Credit Cards Can Impact Your FICO scores

Kat Tretina June 10, 2019 • 3 Minute Read
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Credit cards play a big role in establishing your credit score. If used wisely, credit cards can positively impact your credit. But, at the same time, credit card mistakes can be costly in the form of a damaged credit report.
Credit Monitoring vs. Credit Freezes: Which Offers More Protection?

Kat Tretina May 24, 2019 • 3 Minute Read
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If you’re worried about identity theft, it’s essential that you take measures to protect your credit. Two options to consider are credit monitoring and placing a credit freeze on your accounts. While both approaches offer extra security, they’re not interchangeable and they each have their own drawbacks and benefits.
Worried About Your Identity? Now You Can Freeze Your Credit for Free

Holly Johnson October 2, 2018 • 5 Minute Read
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While many people have kept an eye on their credit by signing up for free credit monitoring or paying for an identity protection service like LifeLock, there has been another option on the table for some time now — freezing your credit. Through a credit freeze, Americans have had the opportunity to stall their credit and make it unavailable to anyone who tries to open an account in their name.
5 Ways to Protect Your Credit When Traveling

Kat Tretina July 5, 2017 • 3 Minute Read
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If you’re planning on traveling this summer, your credit cards are essential. You’ll need one to do everything from checking into a hotel to renting a car. While credit card theft and fraudulent charges are always a risk, it isn’t as big of a deal when you’re home. You can quickly cancel the cards, and your credit card company will send you new ones right away.
6 Credit Myths That Won’t Go Away

Jason Steele May 30, 2017 • 3 Minute Read
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Do you find your credit score and credit reports to be a little bit mysterious? If so, then you’re not alone. The companies that create credit scores use secret formulas, and everyone else is left to guess what’s in it. Furthermore, there are many aspects of credit scores that are counterintuitive and seem to defy common sense. As a result, there are plenty of myths that have persisted about credit and credit scores.
Protecting Your Credit

Scott Delzer January 8, 2015 • 1 Minute Read
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Let's start the New Year right with a few tips to help keep your credit safe!
Spring Cleaning for your Credit

Camie Sims March 1, 2011 • 1 Minute Read
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This is the perfect time to evaluate your credit situation and start to make those needed improvement.
Getting Credit with limited credit or no credit.

Camie Sims February 11, 2011 • 1 Minute Read
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If you have bad credit, limited credit or no credit, there are specific credit cards designed to help improve, build and establish your credit score on your credit report.
Tips to improve your credit report and credit score.

Camie Sims December 28, 2010 • 1 Minute Read
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Helpful tips to improve your credit score and effectively use your credit report.
Credit Tips from CreditSoup

Camie Sims December 28, 2010 • 1 Minute Read
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CreditSoup will inform you of money saving tips, ways to improve your credit, which credit cards will provide the best rewards options, which insurance provider has the best auto insurance rates, etc...
Welcome to our Blog!

Scott Delzer December 9, 2010 • 1 Minute Read
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Welcome to CreditSoup.com's blog, where our goal is to connect you with a variety of financial services.