April
04/28/2022
Your credit score can impact your finances in many ways. Let’s explore the reasons why having a good credit score is so essential.
04/27/2022
Derogatory items can stay on your credit report and damage your credit scores for years. We’ll help you understand minor and major derogatories, how derogatory items affect your credit score, and what you can do about them.
04/27/2022
What if you connected to your emotions surrounding money and that helped you actually master your finances? This guide will help you feel confident in tackling your money from a new perspective and build your wealth so that you can live a fuller, happier life.
04/24/2022
Nearly one in five American adults do not have a credit score. Find out what it means to be "credit invisible" and how consumers can become credit visible.
04/22/2022
Most of us have credit reports assembled about us by the credit bureaus, yet few of us know about the surprising history of credit reporting. Learn about how the credit bureaus evolved into what they are today and the many controversies that have taken place along the way.
04/21/2022
What is a VantageScore credit score and how is it different from a FICO credit score? Which one is better? We compare the two types of credit scores in this article.
04/20/2022
Lenders are less willing to provide spending power to borrowers who have yet to prove their creditworthiness. But even if you have bad credit, you may still be able to give your credit limit a boost.
04/17/2022
If you’ve been working to increase your credit score and haven’t seen results, you're probably wondering, "why isn’t my credit score increasing?" Find out why your score isn’t improving and how to address it.
04/11/2022
Credit cards are not only a useful payment method for making purchases but also an essential component of a solid credit-building strategy. When you have the knowledge to use credit cards to your advantage rather than to your detriment, they can be an extremely powerful financial tool to have in your arsenal.
04/09/2022
"Buy now, pay later" services can be convenient for those on a tight budget. But how do these BNPL services affect your credit? Let’s take a look at how this popular payment option could impact your credit scores.
04/06/2022
It can be overwhelming to try and manage several different credit card balances. If you’re in this difficult position, it might be worth considering debt consolidation. Keep reading to learn how debt consolidation works and see if it could help your credit score.
04/04/2022
Perhaps the title “Credit Repair vs Tradelines” is not entirely accurate, but this is a common way that many consumers think of the two industries. In truth, the services really go hand-in-hand, but we will highlight several differences in order to understand the full range of credit-related options.
04/04/2022
Most lenders use your FICO credit score when they are deciding whether or not to extend credit to you. If you need to check your FICO score, where can you do so without paying a fee to access it? This article lists some of the best places to get your FICO score for free.
