When you’re working on increasing your credit score, it’s important to know how exactly the scoring process works. That way, your financial decisions can be guided by what’s best for your wallet as well as what’s best for your credit score. Whether you’re trying to rebuild credit after a tough period, or want to get … Continue reading Why Are My Equifax, Experian & TransUnion Credit Scores Different? →
Strong credit health begins with knowing exactly what is affecting your credit. The way to find this information is by accessing your credit reports each year. The process is free and relatively easy to complete. We’ll walk you through exactly how to request your free credit reports and what to look for once you’ve received … Continue reading How to Get Your Free Annual Credit Report →
With so many credit repair companies available both locally and online, it can be frustrating to know who to trust to help you with bad credit. The Fair Credit Reporting Act was enacted to help protect consumers by allowing for a robust credit repair process. Unfortunately, it opened the door for some unsavory companies to … Continue reading 5 Signs Your Credit Repair Company is a Scam →
It’s an unfortunate truth that credit reports aren’t guaranteed to be accurate. Research conducted by the FTC discovered that one in four Americans have mistakes on their credit reports that are significant enough to potentially impact their scores for the worse. Even if you don’t think you have a negative item on your credit report, … Continue reading How to Remove Negative Items from Credit Report Before 7 Years →
You want to improve your credit score, but you have outstanding debts to a collection agency. Before you pay it all off, take a few moments to evaluate your personal situation. Different types of debts should be handled in different ways because they each impact your credit score uniquely. The way you handle your repayment … Continue reading Paying Off Collections to Improve Your Credit Score →