Your credit score has such a big impact on so many aspects of your life. This number is a reflection of how you spend and manage your money and how risky it would be for a lender to give you a loan or a credit card company to provide you with a card. Your score … Continue reading How to Improve Your Credit Score →
When you find an error on your credit report, it can be alarming because you realize that your credit score could be suffering from a negative item that you don’t deserve. Thanks to the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), it’s your right to dispute any incorrect or out of date items listed on your credit … Continue reading How to Dispute an Error with Equifax →
It’s estimated that one in five people have errors on their credit report. With the world revolving around credit, you can’t simply sit on your hands if you’re a part of the mislabeled 20%. A bad credit score can affect a myriad of things in your life. You surely know about the big ones like … Continue reading How to Dispute an Error with Experian →
No matter what your credit score looks like, you need a place to live. But if you’re struggling with bad credit, having your rental application chosen out of many can get tricky, especially if you live in a competitive area. Luckily, you don’t have to let a low credit score get in the way of … Continue reading How to Rent an Apartment with Bad Credit →
If you’re shopping for a mortgage to purchase a house, you may notice different lenders advertising the best interest rates for their mortgages. You’ll also start to see that different loan products have different rates. What you should understand before you apply for a mortgage is that not everyone qualifies for those low interest rates. … Continue reading How Your Credit Score Affects Your Mortgage Rate →