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Credit Education , Credit Report , Credit Score - 5 mins read

Checking Your Credit Reports

One of the most important things you can do to protect your credit – especially now – is to check your report regularly. Equifax, Experian and TransUnion are making every consumer’s personal credit report available for FREE on a weekly basis through April 2021. To get a free copy of…

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Credit Report , Credit Score - 7 mins read

FICO vs. VantageScore: Scoring Models – How They Differ

Did you know that there is more than one scoring model to calculate your credit score? The two main scoring models to calculate your credit score are FICO and VantageScore and lenders may look at one, or both of them when making decisions to issue a credit or approve you…

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Credit Education , Credit Score - 7 mins read

Credit Score 101

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…

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Credit Education , Credit Score - 7 mins read

Understanding Your Credit Score

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…

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Credit Education , Credit Score - 8 mins read

Fair, Good, or Excellent? What Each Credit Rating Gets You

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…

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Credit Education , Credit Score - 8 mins read

Nurture Your Credit: What’s a Good Score and How to Maintain it

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…

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Credit Education , Credit Score - 8 mins read

6 Things That Hurt Your Credit Score

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…

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Credit Score - 3 mins read

In Times Like These, a Good Credit Score is Essential

While the economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic has taken a toll on people and families across the country, we are beginning to turn the corner. More and more people are getting vaccinated, businesses are re-opening, and the number of new cases continues to decline. We may find ourselves getting…

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Credit Education , Credit Score , Financial Goals - 4 mins read

Plan For Better Credit to Meet Bigger Financial Goals

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…

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Credit Education , Credit Score - 5 mins read

Worried About Your Credit Score During COVID-19? Here Are 5 Steps to Take Today.

We recently surveyed 500 renters across the country and -- not surprisingly -- found out that most people are concerned about their credit score with the current Covid-19 pandemic. Not only are people concerned about their credit rating during these difficult times, but about half of the respondents told us…