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Jorge Labrador

Jorge Labrador writes about credit-related topics that often come with a lot of questions, like pre-approvals, credit scores, credit building, and trending advice on social media. He's previously covered healthcare, travel, entertainment and more for nearly two decades. He likes to unwind by painting plastic fantasy miniatures, making a fancy cup of coffee or color-coding his budgeting app (again).

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A woman, framed from the neck down, sits at a desk with coffee and a laptop while writing in a spiral notebook. She looks as if she may be checking items off a list, a useful tool for staying on top of credit card payments.

Staying on Top of Your Credit Card Payments

Making on-time payments is an essential part of a healthy credit score. Learning these tips can help you stay on top of your credit card payments.

A woman’s hands rest over a laptop’s keyboard while shopping for a guitar online. Perhaps she’s checking if this is a secure website, as a way to protect against identity theft.

How You Can Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft

Identity thieves have kept up with the times, but you can too. Learn various simple, yet effective ways to protect against identity theft.

A woman lies on her sofa while reading from a tablet. She may be learning the differences between credit scores, reports and reporting agencies.

The Differences Between Credit Scores, Reports & Reporting Agencies

Credit language can be confusing. Learn how credit scores are different from credit reports, what credit reporting agencies are, and how they all relate.

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