Credit Score Improvement

The title of this article actually features a big mistake. The mistake is the idea that you only have 3 credit scores and it is one of those credit myths which resurfaces over and over again. In truth while you do only have 3 credit reports, one from each of the 3 major credit reporting agencies (Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian), you really have hundreds of different credit scores.

Patience and Persistence: Understanding Credit Score Recovery After Bankruptcy The decision to file for bankruptcy is a difficult task. The legal process can not only be challenging but damaging to your credit. But know this: the effect of bankruptcy on your credit report isn’t forever. It will last for 7-10 years depending upon the type, […]

Does the Collection Account Raise Credit Scores? When it comes to questions regarding your credit scores, more often than not there is no simple answer. Rather, the answer to most credit scoring questions is the frustratingly ambiguous, “It depends.” If you are wondering whether or not paying off an outstanding collection account will raise your […]

It’s almost a brand new decade, and there’s plenty of reason to celebrate. Maybe you have some New Year’s resolutions. One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to be better with money. Check out this guide on how to increase your credit score in 2022.  Financial goals are some of the most widespread […]

  Is your New Year’s resolution to save more money? Do you want to improve your financial standing and set yourself on the path to independence? You’re not alone: millions of Americans every year decide to make financial goals part of their New Year’s resolutions. Read out new year resolutions to save money. Most people, […]

Working hard to build better credit is a smart use of your time, money, and energy. There are a lot of ways to potentially improve your credit including opening a new secured credit card, paying down existing credit card debt, and working with a reputable credit repair professional. Yet there is also another potential method […]

4 Tips to Improve Credit Score It’s a new year, and a new you. Welcome to New Year’s Resolution season! Got a goal you never got a chance to attain? Now you can think more about it and take action to make your dreams a reality! If you’re ready for a new you, then use […]

How Medical Debt Can Damage Your Credit When it comes to debt and your credit, all debt is not created equal. Some debt may have an extremely negative impact on your credit. Other types of debt may impact your credit very little, or perhaps not at all. Some types of debt could even potentially help […]

Do you want to know how to fix errors on your credit report? To err is human, but what if it affects your credit? Wouldn’t you take all the necessary steps to rectify those errors? The credit report, which states the individual’s credit history may have errors in rare cases. These errors could affect your […]

People in need of money will reach out for a line of credit from financial institutions. Every financial sector cross-checks the details of the customers before providing loans. When they ask for the customer’s details to make their decision, they record that request in the customer’s credit history. The financial institutions’ requests to view the […]

Marriage finances can either be a source of unity between a couple or cause discord. It all depends on how they are handled. Financial differences are the No 1 stress factor in marriages leading to divorce. Credit problems can even lead to divorce! Read this complete guide to combining finances after marriage. The good news […]

This is the 2nd in a 5-part series where we explain all of the factors that matter when determining your credit score. To learn about all of the factors, click the links below. Payment History Length of Credit History Credit Mix New Credit Think making timely payments is all that matters when it comes to […]