If you’re looking to buy a new home or take out an auto loan, you may be checking your credit score every day leading up to your application to see where it stands. But just because you check it often ...

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Zina Kumok is a freelance personal finance writer based in Indianapolis. She paid off her own student loans in three years. She also offers one-on-one financial coaching sessions at ConsciousCoins.com ...

Two years ago when Emma Alda was offered a new job in accounting, contingent on passing her background and credit check, she was so excited and confident that she didn’t think twice about giving two ...

Soft credit checks won’t impact your credit score, but the same can’t be said of hard credit inquiries. Katie covered all things how-to at CNET, with a focus on Social Security and notable events.

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Among other factors, many business loan lenders consider both personal credit scores and business credit scores when determining approval. You might not want your personal credit history reviewed, ...

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Johnny C. Taylor Jr. tackles your human resources questions as part of a series for USA TODAY. Taylor is president and CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management, the world's largest HR ...

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Regularly monitoring your credit reports and scores can be an important part of managing your finances. However, some people worry that they’ll be punished for checking their credit. Fear not.