Don’t Ignore these Common Credit Report Errors
Your credit report should be 100 percent accurate at all times. Unfortunately, as you know, this is not always the case. Since mistakes can and do happen from time to time, you should review your…
Credit and Debt
Improve your credit score, manage debt, and understand how credit works. From credit card usage to debt consolidation and credit repair tips, this section gives you tools to strengthen your financial foundation and regain control of your money.
3 Reasons to Review Your Credit Report Periodically
When was the last time you reviewed your credit report? If you don’t know the answer, you are long overdue. While this isn’t something you have to obsess over, it’s important to review your credit…
Here are 5 of the Best Ways to Improve Your Credit Score
So, you have reviewed your credit score and you don’t like what you see. Before you get too upset, remember this: there are steps you can take to improve your score in the months and…
These 5 Things Don’t Affect Your Credit Score
Certain aspects of money management are good for your financial health, but have nothing to do with your credit score. Not directly at least. Check out five important parts of your finances that don’t directly…
How Being Too Busy Can Hurt Your Credit
These days it seems like busy is the new black, but your inability to say no can come with side effects beyond being tired and stressed. Leading a busy life can have a negative impact…
Answer these Questions Before Applying for Any Credit Card
Do you find yourself searching for and learning more about a variety of credit card offers? Before you do anything, such as making a final decision, there are a few key details to address. By…
Three Major Signs a Debt Collection is Fake
Scammers are constantly finding new ways to get your money. One of their go-to tricks? Fake debt collection. If you are not careful, it is easy to get pressured into paying a debt that does…
What to do if Your Credit Score Tanks
It doesn’t matter what you have done in the past, you never know what will happen to your credit score in the future. Even if you keep a close eye on every move you make,…
Answer these Questions before Borrowing from your 401(k)
Are you in need of a loan? If so, you can go the conventional route and contact a local bank. Just the same, you could turn to your credit card or ask a family member…
Track your Report and Score to Ensure Success
This is the sixth post in our series about building a bad credit score into an excellent score. If you are dedicated to improving your credit score, if you are sure that this is a…