Buying a home is a lot like camping (stick with us on this one). You must take time before your adventure to gather the tools, resources, and knowledge to survive comfortably. If you don’t, you could...
Oct 5, 2021 | 1 minute read
The world of credit scores doesn't have to be confusing. Our free, downloadable eBook The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Credit Scores answers questions such as:
Feb 5, 2020 | 5 minute read
FICO® announced a new “suite” of credit scores this week, leading to alarming headlines warning that 40 million people could see their scores drop by at least 20 points. That’s scary if you think...
Jan 9, 2020 | 4 minute read
Pay a credit card a month late, and you can count on it hurting your credit score. But there are some murkier areas you may wonder about: What happens if I marry someone whose credit is a lot worse...
Nov 13, 2019 | 6 minute read
During your working years, you probably followed your credit score closely when you needed a new car or home loan. As you near or enter retirement, the reasons to maintain good credit, while...
Jul 5, 2018 | 5 minute read
If you've finished college within the last few years, chances are, you're paying off your student loans. What happens with your student loans now that they've entered repayment status will have a...
Apr 10, 2018 | 4 minute read
Your credit score is important. In addition to affecting your eligibility for loans and the interest rate you’ll pay, employers, utility companies, and rental companies often run credit checks to...