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How to remove negative items from your credit report

Negative marks on your credit report can hurt your credit score and affect your ability to qualify for loans. Here’s how to fix them.

I had a perfect credit score. Here's how I got it.

I clicked on one of those credit update links and beheld the magical digits: 850. Here's how I got there, and how the scores ...

Here's What Happens if Someone Opens a Credit Card in Your Name

Learn what happens if someone opens a credit card in your name and the steps to fix it fast and protect your credit.
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Ask Jean: How often should I check my credit report?

Twice a week, our CEO and resident money guru Jean Chatzky tackles your burning questions in the HerMoney newsletter. We’ve ...
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Where is my refund? How to check your tax return status, why it's late

The IRS expects to receive about 164 million individual tax returns for the 2025 tax year before the April 15 deadline. Most refunds are issued within 21 days for electronically filed returns with ...