Your credit score determines if you can be approved for a loan, can get a good deal on a cell phone plan, can have utilities in your name, and can be approved for a credit card. But, what if you’re like one of the 45 million Americans who have a…

What Credit Score Do You Need To Get Approved For A Mortgage? For many people, homeownership is part of the American dream – you work hard and save up to buy your dream home. And to make that dream a reality, most likely, you’ll need a home mortgage. When applying…

Your credit score is a number between 300-850 that gives lenders an idea of your ability to repay loans in a timely manner. The higher your score, the better chance you’ll have of securing a loan with a lower interest rate, which means you’ll pay less money in interest over…

We talk a lot about the importance of a good credit score and steps you can take if you want to raise your score. But do you know why? A credit score that falls in the good or excellent range will get you better terms and lower interest rates than…

Your credit score is a number that you may have taken for granted, at least until it was time to achieve some of your life goals like applying for a mortgage, an auto loan, or credit cards. The fact is...your credit score is important, and it follows you your whole…

Your credit score plays a big part in your life. Not only does it affect the interest rates you pay when buying a house or car, but it can also affect the deposit you pay when renting, your insurance premiums, and even your job applications. Your credit score matters so…

If you’ve laid out some financial goals for the year, having a plan to build better credit is a good first step to take. Good credit means you can borrow money at a lower interest rate, qualify for lower interest rate credit cards, and also save money on utilities, mobile…

The new year is upon us, and presents a perfect opportunity to make plans to get our financial house in order. As always, we will continue to post write-ups on our blog that include useful information and tips to help you meet financial goals, improve your credit, and achieve other…

The FICO Resilience Index is a new credit rating that, while it has been in the making for many years, was recently released due to the economic downturn caused by COVID-19. This newest FICO index was created to help lenders better measure a person’s ability to keep their financial obligations…

Last week we hosted a webinar featuring Amy Thomann, Head of Consumer Credit Education with TransUnion, about how to protect your credit during financial hardship. We talked about steps you can take right away to help keep your credit intact - or even improve it - in today’s challenging economic climate.…