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More Tenants Can Now Add Rent Payments to Their Credit Score

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More Tenants Can Now Add Rent Payments to Their Credit Score

Policymakers view the reporting of an on-time pattern as a way to reduce disparities in homeownership.

By Ann Carrns

Consumer Agency Moves to Ban Medical Debt From Credit Reports

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Consumer Agency Moves to Ban Medical Debt From Credit Reports

Millions of Americans owe money to doctors and hospitals, and that debt can affect their ability to get loans or even a job.

By Ann Carrns

The High Cost of Bad Credit

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The High Cost of Bad Credit

Desperate to improve their ratings, Americans now spend billions on “credit repair” — but the industry often can’t deliver on its promises.

By Mya Frazier

The Downsides of Using ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’

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The Downsides of Using ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’

Shoppers can quickly get approved for the services, but regulators are concerned that the loans lack important protections.

By Ann Carrns