by Miranda | Credit Score, Debt & Credit, General Finance
Most of us know that having good credit is important. Your poor credit can cost you thousands of dollars over your lifetime if you aren’t careful. When people refer to “your credit”, they are referring to your financial reputation. And they can be...
by Miranda | Consumer Info, Credit Score, Debt & Credit
One of the most frustrating experiences is being turned down for a loan because of your credit score. Your ability to borrow money isn’t the only thing affected by your credit score, though. Insurers might use your credit score to determine your premiums. A low...
by Guest | Consumer Info, Credit Cards, Credit Score, Debt & Credit
Currently I’m in the process of buying a home and selling my old one. As a result I’ve been searching around for some new financing as well and this has lead me to look into my credit score to see how well it’s doing. Now if you’re like me, you...
by KathrynV | Credit Score
Most unemployed people aren’t aware of this but an extra free annual credit report is available to people without employment. This has been a right of the unemployed for nearly fifteen years and yet very few people without jobs take advantage of this right. The...
by KathrynV | Consumer Info, Credit Score
Credit card companies and credit reporting agencies sometimes make mistakes. Those mistakes can result in costly errors on your credit report, unfairly lowering your credit score and making it difficult for you to get the best loan terms. That’s why it is important to...
