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Articles by Alex Cook
Does an IRS Audit Affect My Credit Score?
February 23, 2023
No, an IRS audit does not directly affect your credit score. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) doesn’t report tax debt to credit bureaus, so it... read more
How to Finance Gym Equipment
February 23, 2023
Fitness is important, but getting the right equipment can be expensive — especially if you want to do cardio indoors or start lifting weights. But... read more
How to Remove Collections from your Credit Report
February 17, 2023
When a debt has gone into collections, you’d probably know you’ve run into financial difficulties. While paying off debt is the most immediate issue, having... read more
How Rent Payments Can Help Lift Credit Scores
January 31, 2023
Establishing a history of consistently on-time credit and debt payments will help you build a good credit score. Rent payments often aren’t reported to credit... read more
What Are Debt Collection Agencies?
January 31, 2023
When you have a past-due balance on a loan or other credit account, your creditor may sell that debt to a debt collection agency or... read more