A Guide to Better Financial Health
Having a healthy credit score is a key indication of your financial wellbeing, but most people are a little confused — or sometimes dead wrong — about how their score impacts them. An analysis from Capital One Insights...
Knowing what is on your credit report is something every financial advisor will suggest. You might be wondering how often you should check your credit report. The fast answer is at least once per...
There are a few secrets the credit bureaus would rather you don’t know. Let’s take a look at them, and you’ll see why. If you’ve ever applied for a loan or credit card, chances...
How do you know if you have healthy credit? Consider the following scenarios: Jeanne answered an ad that promised 0% financing for her new car. When she got to the dealership, the best she...
Your credit history affects all aspects of your financial future. From insurance premiums to qualifying loans, even your employment opportunities, your credit history will follow you through your entire life. Establishing a great credit...
You sit down to look at your credit report for the first time. If your scores are above 720, congratulations! You have excellent credit! If your scores are not above 700, no problem—let’s get...
Your credit score is an integral part of your financial life. It is important that you understand what it’s all about. Lenders, landlords, insurers, utility companies and even employers look at your credit score....
You’ve researched the perfect car to buy and the perfect time to buy it. But have you checked your credit report and credit score? A quick review of your credit report online before you...
There are three major credit bureaus that have information on you regarding your credit history. These bureaus are known as Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Anyone that has ever applied for a loan or credit...
If you were to tell someone that they can have a certain item for free, more than likely their response would be, “What’s the catch?” In the case of credit reports there is no...
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