One of the most common and detrimental errors that consumers make in regard to their credit score may also be the most innocent mistake of all. Without even realizing that they are doing anything wrong, millions of Americans each year inadvertently sink their credit scores by a significant amount just by applying for credit cards and loans.
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How Do Credit Inquiries Affect Your Credit Score?
June 5, 2008It’s a common misconception that all credit inquiries — or any time your credit report is pulled — hurt your credit score. This isn’t true, however. Only “hard inquiries” will take a toll on your score. Hard inquiries are occasions when your credit report is pulled for the purposes of extending you credit or a [...]
