Credit Check for Renters: What landlords look for
Are you or someone you know looking to rent a new home or apartment? Did you know that potential landlords can request a “tenant
December 18, 2019
Author: Jackie
Does Experian Boost Work?
Boosting your credit score often requires months of ‘good’ financial behavior. But a new tool from Experian allows you to instantly add utility and cellphone
October 31, 2019
Is Tax Debt Holding You Down?
Do You Owe Tax Debt? Are You Responsible for Penalties from Late Filings? Do You Have Tax Levies & Liens or a Wage Garnishment? We
September 26, 2019
Education is Key to Your Financial Success
Many people don’t understand the credit scoring system or their credit score-until they attempt to buy a home, take out a loan to start a
August 29, 2019
What should I do if I think I may be a victim of identity theft?
The discovery of identity theft is bound to be a very anxious and stressful experience and it can certainly wreak havoc on your finances and
August 6, 2019
What is the dark web? How it can threaten a consumer like you!
What exactly is the dark web? It is a network of untraceable online activity and websites on the internet. They cannot be found using search engines and
June 20, 2019
Will Authorized User Status Help You Build Credit?
While it’s certainly not a substitute for building up your own credit history, being an authorized user can be a good way to give your
May 23, 2019
What is the difference between a credit freeze and a fraud alert?
Should you apply a credit freeze to your accounts, a fraud alert, or both? To make the right choice for you, you must understand how
April 24, 2019
Spring Cleaning for Your Finances: Cleaning Up Your Credit Report
Welcome Spring by giving your credit report a good deep clean. Odds are good that you are paying more in interest on loans than you could
March 27, 2019
Mortgage Lenders and LexisNexis
LexisNexis Risk Solutions has found that approximately 11 percent of U.S. consumers have a tax lien or civil judgment on file. With the new restrictions on credit bureaus’ reporting
February 28, 2019
