What is a FICO score and how does it work? This is a concern that puzzles even people seasoned in credit. The score is out of 850 and the higher the better… but where does that number come from? Luckily, FICO is more open about how their scores are calculated than other credit lenders, and […]
Read moreEven if you’re only signing up for complimentary one (such as Credit Karma) or an annual one, it’s smart to have a subscription to consistently monitor your credit and give you alerts on any changes to your credit, positive or negative. 1. Catch Fraud ASAP As soon as a negative account or a credit account […]
Read moreEven if you’re only signing up for complimentary one (such as Credit Karma) or an annual one, it’s smart to have a subscription to consistently monitor your credit and give you alerts on any changes to your credit, positive or negative. 1. Catch Fraud ASAP As soon as a negative account or a credit account […]
Read moreFinally, debts are not bothering you anymore as you have kicked them off through debt settlement. And now, you are relaxed, as you no longer have the debt burden on your shoulders, but what about your credit score? Was it the same as before? Well, you should be aware of the fact that debt settlement […]
Read moreIn the wake of leaks or hacks of personal information to credit users and the general public, it’s an unfortunate necessity that you must take on a great deal of responsibility if you want to maintain a healthy and secure credit history. Having your identity compromised is a dangerous situation both for the damage it […]
Read moreIn the wake of leaks or hacks of personal information to credit users and the general public, it’s an unfortunate necessity that you must take on a great deal of responsibility if you want to maintain a healthy and secure credit history. Having your identity compromised is a dangerous situation both for the damage it […]
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