Bad credit is an ever-increasing problem throughout the U.S. Whether it’s from excessive debt or missed payments, the financial burden of a poor credit score eventually catches up when it’s time to apply for a loan, credit card, or even a new apartment. Arm yourself with information on what exactly your FICO credit score is, … Continue reading Everything You Need to Know About Your FICO Credit Score →
Negative items such as late payments can leave a lasting impact on your credit report and score. Unfortunately, foreclosures are particularly damaging, even if you’re already recovering financially from defaulting on a former home. While it can be difficult to prematurely remove a foreclosure, it’s not impossible. If you’re close to the date it should … Continue reading How to Remove a Foreclosure from Your Credit Report →
As lawsuits grow to be more common occurrences, a growth in the number of judgments are being doled out to individuals; especially from collection agencies. This can impact your life in a number of ways, so it’s important to fully understand the repercussions. Hopefully, this information will help you avoid getting to the point of … Continue reading How to Get a Judgment Removed from Your 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 →
When it comes to financial debt, the media has given plenty of focus to credit card debt, student loan debt, and even mortgage debt during the 2007 housing crisis. Medical debt, however, has been largely overlooked, even though it has been a leading reason for personal bankruptcy and affects approximately 2 million Americans annually. It’s … Continue reading Does Medical Debt Affect Your Credit? →
