How Anyone Can Improve Their Credit Score
It seems that as soon as some young adults get a stable job, they will immediately begin borrowing money. While some will handle their debt situation carefully, others will go too far. In fact,...
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Should Your Credit Score Be Fair Game for Potential Employers?
A note from Nicole Thanks to Dave Thomas for his timely and relevant post that hits home for me in a few ways. 1. I’ve had to get my credit checked as a stimpluation...
Warning: FreeCreditReport.com Isn’t Free
By, Ashley Crimaldi In case you haven’t heard, The Federal Trade Commission (F.T.C.) is going after company Experian (the geniuses behind FreeCreditReport.com, and those clever commercials) for misleading Americans into believing FreeCreditReport.com’s credit report...
How Much House Can You Afford?
By, Nicole Crimaldi Considering buying your first home in the next few years? If so, there are several things to think about well before you begin house hunting with your realtor. The most important...
How is Your Credit Score Determined?
35% Payment History (paying on time). Notice that paying on time is the single largest factor in computing your credit score. If you are likely to forget to pay your bills on time, set...
Beware of the Newest Credit Card Game
ABC’s Good Morning America aired an interesting segment today about credit card companies that are looking at the places people shop to determine credibility. So for example, if the credit card company’s data shows that...