How to Be Credit Smart for a Lifetime
So you’ve checked your credit score lately? It’s trendy these days, and more consumers obsess over tracking it. But do you know how to apply what…
Credit: The More You Use, the More You Know?
More Americans than ever are using credit…AND checking their credit scores. Is it really a big deal to always know your credit score? Does what’s in…
How to Protect Yourself from Data Hacks
Equifax’s big data breach is scary. It’s not the last hack we’ll see either. They keep getting more massive, frequent and sophisticated. It can take you…
Using Credit Is A Life Skill – Master It!
Your credit history and credit score follow you for a lifetime. Avoiding loans or credit cards isn’t necessarily the best solution. Here’s how to keep a…
Users Not Savvy About Credit Scores
While more Americans than ever check their credit scores, fewer of them actually know HOW that score impacts their cost and use of credit. So what…
Why Your Credit Score May Jump in July
Credit scores for millions of Americans may get a boost after July 1. It’s not because these consumers suddenly became more creditworthy or got better at…
Why FICO Score Can Vary
About 90% of the top lenders use FICO® scores to make lending decisions. According to FICO, the information on your three credit reports could vary because:…
Who Sees Your Credit Card Data?
I recently made hotel reservations directly through the most magical resort in Orlando, and booked with my credit card. The person in reservations repeated my credit…
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