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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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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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Learn about online lenders offering no-credit-check business loans.

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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.

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