Healthcare providers use the umbrella term "alcohol use disorder" to classify a wide range of problematic alcohol use, such as alcohol abuse, dependence, addiction, and severe alcohol use disorder (alcoholism). Alcohol use disorder (sometimes called alcoholism) is a common medical condition. People with this condition can’t stop drinking, even if...
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How to Improve Your Credit Score Fast
A mortgage or car loan are examples of installment accounts, requiring a set amount to be paid in full each month. While having a variety of credit types can improve your credit mix, you should avoid taking on more credit for that reason alone. Understanding how credit mix works and...
Types of Credit and How They Affect Your FICO Score
Simply put, a credit mix refers to the types of different credit accounts you have – mortgages, loans, credit cards, etc. It’s one factor generally considered when calculating your credit scores, although the weight it’s given may vary depending on the credit scoring model (ways of calculating credit scores) used....