Author: Sarah Brady

Sarah Brady is a financial writer and speaker who's written for Forbes Advisor, Investopedia, Experian and more. She is also a former Housing Counselor (HUD) and Certified Credit Counselor (NFCC). Sarah can be reached at linkedin.com/in/scbrady/

Why Did My Credit Score Drop?

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Credit scores can drop for a variety of reasons, from a credit report error to a missed debt payment. These are the main reasons your scores may have dropped, and what you can do to recover.

How Does a HELOC Impact Your Credit

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Taking out a HELOC can have a significant impact on your credit score. Whether the result is negative or positive depends mostly on how you manage this account.