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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 young woman raises her fist in celebration while holding up her credit card, as if she’s pleased with her starting credit score.

What Credit Score Do You Start With?

Wondering what your starting credit score is? Learn how to build a strong foundation from the beginning of your credit journey.

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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