“Jamming” Strikes a Bad Chord with Credit Bureaus
Jamming is a credit repair scam that will surely have you singing the blues. The tactic is used by unscrupulous credit repair companies to take your cash.
Ready to Declare Your Independence?
It starts with having credit scores worth celebrating. Good scores can give you the power to negotiate lower interest rates – and the freedom that …
Credit Tips for College Grads
Congratulations college grads! Having good credit can open a lot of doors for your future. It can help you get that lease on your first …
Credit Scores and Home Improvement Financing
Homeownership can be both a blessing and a curse. In honor of National Homeownership Month in June, we wanted to shine a light on home improvement financing to help improve your quality of life.
“Credit Road Rules” for Memorial Day
Memorial Day weekend is one of the hottest times to test drive that new ride you’ve been eyeing – if your credit scores will go the distance.
Credit “I Do’s” – Until Debt Do You Part
If you truly commit to your credit scores “for better”– you can avoid “or worse” by pledging these Credit “I Do’s.”
Don’t Let Summer Burn Your Credit Scores
How you “spend” your summer can have a direct effect on your credit scores and your bottom line.
A C.L.U.E. About Insurance Rates and Credit
You know that lenders evaluate your credit reports and scores before approving you – or determining your interest rate. But did you know your credit reports also drive the cost of your insurance premiums?
Get Your Credit Scores Move-In Ready
Knowing where you stand with all three credit bureaus before you start house hunting is key. If your credit scores aren’t “move-in ready,” getting them in shape will help you get a lower interest rate – and afford you more home.
Declutter Your Credit Reports For Spring
If you haven’t done a thorough inspection of your credit in a while, you should dust off your credit reports and take a fresh look at your credit scores. Here’s a spring “credit-do” list to help you get started.
Your Credit Translation Guide
While most people are not “fluent” in credit, your lenders are. To make informed credit decisions, you need to be able to decipher what’s on your reports and understand what your credit scores are telling lenders about you – and why.
Tax-Season Tips to Protect Your Credit
The taxman takes and gives – and you might be surprised to learn that your credit scores can be affected, either positively or negatively, by how you pay the IRS or how you spend your windfall. Here are a few tips that can make a difference in your credit health.