What credit score do you start with?
If you're hoping to open any new accounts or even…
January 21, 2021
Keeping Score Stories
What credit score is needed to buy a house?
While every lender has its own minimum score requirements, generally…
January 14, 2021
Do bank overdrafts affect your credit score?
Overdrafts don't show up on your credit report, but they…
January 7, 2021
How to improve your finances in 2021
If your finances or credit took a hit in 2020,…
December 31, 2020
Why did my credit score drop after paying off debt?
There are several reasons you could see a drop in…
December 24, 2020
What is the most accurate credit score?
For most consumers, there is no "most accurate" credit score.…
December 17, 2020
Will combining many credit limits onto one card help my credit score?
If your card issuer is willing to move credit limits…
December 16, 2020
How often is your credit score updated?
Your credit score gets updated on a regular basis as…
December 10, 2020
What is a thin credit file, and how can you build it up?
Having a thin credit file usually means you are new…
December 3, 2020
7 reasons to be thankful for good credit
Good credit is the key to opening the doors for…
November 26, 2020
What credit score do you start with?
If you're hoping to open any new accounts or even…
January 21, 2021
What credit score is needed to buy a house?
While every lender has its own minimum score requirements, generally…
January 14, 2021
Do bank overdrafts affect your credit score?
Overdrafts don't show up on your credit report, but they…
January 7, 2021
Why did my credit score drop after paying off debt?
There are several reasons you could see a drop in…
December 24, 2020
What is the most accurate credit score?
For most consumers, there is no "most accurate" credit score.…
December 17, 2020
How often is your credit score updated?
Your credit score gets updated on a regular basis as…
December 10, 2020
7 reasons to be thankful for good credit
Good credit is the key to opening the doors for…
November 26, 2020
What credit score is needed to buy a car?
Car ownership is a lifelong proposition for most Americans. If…
November 19, 2020
Which credit score matters most?
There are multiple credit scores and more than one credit…
November 12, 2020
Does checking your credit score lower it?
Checking your credit score does not lower it, contrary to…
November 5, 2020