Have you ever forgotten to pay a bill, only to unexpectedly watch your credit take a hit? It stinks. And unfortunately, it ...

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A new report finds that scores dropped the most for those age 18 to 29. Here’s how to deal with a drop in your score. By Ann Carrns Young adults, those 18 to 29, are starting to see the negative ...