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The Big Five Factors That Shape Your Credit Score
Understanding how credit works can seem complicated, but it really comes down to five simple factors. In this week's Credit Conversations, we caught up with John Simpson, CEO of RentReporters, to talk through the Big Five factors that shape every credit score and how to make them work in your…
Iman Palizi , Student Account Manager
Credit Education , Credit Score , Personal Finance , RentReporters Community - 5 mins read
Credit Tips for Young Adults: Lessons from RentReporters CEO
Building credit is one of the most important financial steps a young adult can take. But getting started isn't always easy, especially when there's little or no payment history to show lenders. To shed light on this challenge, we sat down with John Simpson, CEO of RentReporters. Drawing on both…
Iman Palizi , Student Account Manager
Credit Score , News and Press Release - 4 mins read
Court Ruling Keeps Medical Debt on Credit Reports
Medical debt will continue to appear on credit reports, following a recent federal court decision that blocked efforts to remove it. Earlier this year, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) introduced a rule to eliminate medical collections from credit files, citing concerns over accuracy and fairness. But on July 11,…
Iman Palizi , Student Account Manager
Homeownership , News and Press Release - 4 mins read
VantageScore for Mortgages: A New Path for Renters
The Credit System Just Got an Upgrade Paying rent on time is one of the clearest signs of financial responsibility, but for decades, those payments rarely helped renters build the credit needed to buy a home. That's because mortgage lenders relied on outdates scoring models that overlooked rent in favor…
Iman Palizi , Student Account Manager
Homeownership , Renting Tips - 4 mins read
Why Suburban Renting is Booming in 2025
The Shifting Face of the Suburbs Once quiet commuter towns, today's suburbs have evolved into thriving hubs for renters seeking space, affordability, and lifestyle flexibility. As of June 2025, over 200 suburbs now have more renters than homeowners. This shift is reshaping how Americans live, work, and choose where to…
Iman Palizi , Student Account Manager
Personal Finance , Renting Tips - 4 mins read
Rising Costs Are Hitting Renters: Here’s How to Stay Ahead
If you’ve noticed your rent or utility bills creeping up, you’re not imagining it. From groceries to gas, prices have surged in recent years—and renters are feeling the pressure. As the cost of maintaining and developing housing climbs, those expenses often trickle down to tenants in the form of rent…
Iman Palizi , Student Account Manager
Credit Score , Personal Finance - 4 mins read
Buy Now, Pay Later Is Coming to Your Credit Report
Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) services, offered by companies like Affirm, Klarna, and Afterpay, have become a popular way to spread out payments on purchases. These short-term loans allow customers to split payments over several weeks, often with no interest. While BNPL has made shopping more flexible, it’s now becoming…
Iman Palizi , Student Account Manager
Renting Tips - 4 mins read
California Rent Reporting Law: What Tenants Need to Know
Starting April 1, 2025, a new California law (AB 2747) will require landlords to offer tenants the option to report positive rent payments to the credit bureaus. This is a big step forward for renters who want to build credit without taking on new debt. If you're renting in California,…
Iman Palizi , Student Account Manager
Credit Score - 5 mins read
Credit Score Changes as Student Loan Payments Resume
Federal student loan payments are back after a multi-year pause, and for millions of borrowers this could mean major changes to their credit scores. According to a new analysis by VantageScore, some borrowers will benefit from resumed payments, while others may experience significant declines in their scores. With more than…
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Credit Score - 4 mins read
Credit Scores At Every Age: How Do You Measure Up?
Based on Experian’s latest data for Q2 2023, the average American credit score is a solid 716—and, when broken down by generation, scores stay in that ballpark. What’s the bottom line? The majority of Americans are pretty good at managing their credit. How do you compare to your peers? Let's…