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Does closing a credit card affect your credit score?
Could closing a credit card negatively impact your credit score? Let’s find out.
How often should you check your credit report?
Regularly monitoring your report is good for your credit health.
What credit score is needed to buy a house?
Wondering what credit score you need to buy a house? Learn if you can get a mortgage with poor credit and how to improve your score with Checkmyfile.
Failed a credit check for renting? Here's how to rent with a low credit score
Learn some tips for getting your score going in the right direction.
Can you go over your credit card limit?
What happens if you do? Uncover all you need to know about credit card limits.
Does a Mortgage In Principle affect your credit score?
Learn how a Mortgage In Principle impacts your credit score, whether a credit check is needed, and why it matters. Get the facts today.
Does an overdraft affect my credit score?
Discover how overdrafts are reported, how they impact your score, and tips to avoid negative effects.
Does Council Tax affect your credit score?
Get the facts and learn how it affects your personal finances.
Does PayPal Pay in 3 affect my credit score?
Learn how Pay in 3 could impact your credit rating and what you need to know before applying.
Does your student loan affect your credit score?
Student loans differ from other types of borrowing. Learn how they could impact future credit applications and what appears on your credit report.
How long defaults stay on a credit file and the effect it can have
Wondering how long defaults stay on your credit file? Learn the timeline and steps to improve your credit score.
Electoral Roll and a change of address: what to know
How to update your address on the Electoral Roll, how long it’ll take for the Electoral Register to reflect the change and important steps afterwards.