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What Factors Affect My Credit Score? (Guide)

Maurice A. Shabazz

Published on: 09/11/2026

What factors affect my credit score? Learn the key credit score factors, what hurts it, and practical steps to protect your credit report.

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Credit Builder Loans Explained: Build Score & Utilization

Maurice A. Shabazz

Published on: 29/10/2026

Credit builder loans explained: learn how they work, how they affect credit, and why they dont raise utilization. Compare terms before applying.

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Credit Score Improvement Services: What They Do

Maurice A. Shabazz

Published on: 28/10/2026

Learn what credit score improvement services do, what they can’t do, and proven DIY alternatives to dispute errors and build stronger credit habits.

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What Is the 609 Loophole? Truth About 609 Letters

Published on: 25/08/2026

What is the 609 loophole? Learn what FCRA Section 609 really does, why “magic” letters fail, and what works for disputes under Section 611.

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