Credit Score Urban Legends -- Busted!
- Nursing Her Credit Score
- Myth #1: Your Paycheck Can Make or Break Your Score
- Myth #2: Checking Your Credit Will Lower Your Score
- Myth #3: Shopping Around for a Loan Will Hurt Your Credit Score
- Myth #4: An Unused Credit Line Will Go Inactive
- Myth #5: Co-Signing on a Loan Won't Affect Your Credit Score
- Myth #6: It's Impossible to Dispute Mistakes on My File
- Myth #7: After You Say "I Do," Your Credit Scores are Wedded, Too
- Myth #8: Using a Credit Counseling Service Will Hurt Your Score
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