How Often Does Your Credit Score Get Updated?
When it comes to obtaining new credit, having a good credit score is vital. A good credit score could potentially save you thousands of dollars over the course of a loan. [...]
Secrets To Raising Your Credit Score [UPDATED]
Every day a person’s credit score become a little more important. Financial institutions are not the only ones that use these scores anymore. Employers and landlords are beginning to check [...]
Beware Of These 4 Credit Card Traps [Version 2.0]
No matter how amazing you think you are at using a credit card, chances are you going to make a mistake eventually. The truth is that everyone eventually makes [...]
5 Credit Boosting Tips For Millennials [2nd Edition]
If you were born after 1980, there’s a good chance you’re more averse to taking credit than if you were born earlier. But, if you’re interested in building and maintaining [...]
Everything You Need To Know About Your Trended Data Score
You’ve probably heard of the three consumer credit reporting companies: Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian. These companies tell credit lenders if you’re a reliable consumer that manages credit lines well. If [...]
What Credit Score Do I Need To Get A Mortgage?
In order to purchase a home, the majority of us will need to get a mortgage. However, mortgage lenders are becoming increasingly wary about who they will lend money to. [...]
Why Credit Utilization Matters
We often hear that credit utilization is important to our credit scores, but what is it? Why is it so important? And how can you make it work in your [...]
6 Things The Credit Bureaus Don’t Want You To Know
The three major credit bureaus have huge amounts of information about the American consumer which can have a profound influence on his or her life. Here are some things they [...]