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
Tag: FICO Score
Why are your FICO® Scores different for the 3 credit bureaus?
In simple terms, A FICO score is a three-digit number that lenders and credit card issuers use to predict how likely you are to repay them if
August 30, 2018
New standards will strip all tax liens from credit reports
Because of improved standards for utilizing new and existing public records, the three major credit reporting companies will be deleting and excluding all tax liens
April 26, 2018
Tax Liens and Civil Judgments: What is changing and how it affects your credit report.
On July 1, 2017, the three national credit bureaus are going to stop collecting and reporting substantial amounts of civil judgment and tax lien information.
March 30, 2017
What happens AFTER you file for bankruptcy?
Keeping track of your credit is a crucial step in rebuilding your credit profile, especially after a bankruptcy. Let’s take a closer look at what
February 22, 2017
If I pay off debts will I see an immediate increase in my credit score?
Paying down your debt certainly feels good and can reduce your monthly financial obligations. Apart from paying your bills on time (35% of credit score),
May 25, 2016
What you should know about a credit freeze.
What you should know about a credit freeze. Freezing your credit report can at times be a very necessary tool. It prevents credit thieves
March 30, 2016
The Trap of Minimum Payments
How you use your credit card can have a big effect on your credit score, but how you pay them could too. Our friend Charline Sistrunk, host of Lunch with the Finance Bunch is
November 12, 2015
How a business credit card could impact your personal credit score
If used the right way, a business credit card can help improve both your business and your personal financial health – which ultimately can lead
September 25, 2015
Employer Credit Checks: How do they affect you?
Hey it’s Erik, In most of the country, a potential employer can review your credit report as part of their application process. Some
August 25, 2015
