Get a Fresh Start on Your Credit!
Does your credit score fluctuate every month? Up a few points one month, down a few points the next… why won’t it stabilize? If you’re like most Americans these days, you keep a pretty close eye on your credit score, but honestly, it’s just frustrating when it goes up five
Now that the COVID-19 pandemic is beginning to show signs of slowing, things are beginning to open back up, and many of us are going back to work, getting our lives back on track, and starting to plan for the future. If you’re one of the ones who was furloughed,
We are facing financial challenges today as never before and we’re just not sure how we’ll ever be able to dig our way out of it or if we will ever be able to retire. What does the future hold in the “new normal” that we’re all facing? Honestly, if
Ever notice how your credit score goes up or down a few points every month? Even worse, have you ever had your score just drop like a rock and you have absolutely no idea why? Maybe you’ve been one of the lucky ones and seen a boost? If you’re one
One of the biggest questions that we see when people are trying to improve a bad credit score is this one: Does paying off a collection increase your credit score? The short answer to the question is yes, you can potentially see an increase of a few points or even
It’s January! Yep, Christmas is over and all those bills are arriving in the mail or in your inbox. That means that it’s time to figure out how you are going to pay all those monthly payments! Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Most of us spend way more than we
The start of a new year is also a great time to get a fresh start on your credit… in fact, once those Christmas bills start rolling in, many of us will be looking long and hard at all kinds of ways to cut expenses! Interest rate too high? Maybe
Over the past few years, there have been some changes in the way your credit score is calculated. These changes can help if you’re planning to buy a home, in fact, these new rules may even help you get the credit score that you need to get that mortgage! Even
Have you ever forgotten to pay a bill? Bounced a check? Believe it or not, simple everyday mistakes with your finances can affect your credit score. Read on for a few things that you might want to think twice about. Bouncing a Check: This will come as a surprise to
What’s your credit score? Is it Excellent, Good, Fair, or Bad? Is your credit score holding you back from home ownership, buying that new car, or even getting your dream job? Although you wouldn’t think that it should, the definition of bad credit has actually changed over the course of