Debt consolidation: How it works and ways to do it - Credit Karma The types of accounts you have — including credit cards, installment loans, mortgages and more — also help determine your credit scores Having a variety of accounts typically has a favorable impact on your credit scores
How to lock your credit - Intuit Credit Karma Locking your credit helps prevent unauthorized access to your credit reports and may be easier and faster than a credit freeze Here’s how to lock your credit at each of the three major credit bureaus: