A credit score is a numerical rating that represents a person’s creditworthiness. It measures how likely someone is to repay their debts on time based on their credit history. Credit scores are typically calculated using a mathematical formula that considers various factors, including payment history, the amount of debt owed, length of credit history, types […]
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5 Helpful Tips On How To Use Credit Cards Responsibly
Some refuse to use credit cards, thinking that if they don’t use them, they won’t get into a difficult financial situation like debt. The truth, however, is that credit cards can be powerful tools if they are correctly used. They can help you build up your creditworthiness and increase your credit score if you use […]
Continue Reading10 Bad Habits Or Decisions That Can Decrease Your Credit Score
A credit score is a measure of the creditworthiness of a person. The higher the number, the more creditworthy a person is. It’s possible for people to achieve scores in the 800s, which can help them get loans at lower interest rates, qualify for better insurance rates, and make it easier to rent an apartment […]
Continue ReadingLearn How To Get Your 3 Credit Reports For Free
If you have ever applied for a loan or a credit card, you are probably aware of the importance of your credit report and credit score. The information a credit report contains tells lenders whether you are a “credit risk” or not. It can also determine what interest rates you will be offered and other […]
Continue ReadingHow Is Having No Credit History The Same As Having Bad Credit?
It can be tough to get approved for a loan or credit card if you don’t have any credit history. Many people think that this is the same as having bad credit, but this isn’t always the case. Having no credit history can be worse than having bad credit. Lenders see you as a riskier […]
Continue ReadingDebit Card Versus Credit Card: What’s The Big Difference?
Credit cards and debit cards….they’re all the same, right? Wrong! A credit card is a plastic card whose holder has been granted a revolving credit line (unsecured credit). This piece of plastic provides the holder with the ability to make purchases and/or cash advances up to a predetermined limit. The credit granted can be paid in full by the […]
Continue ReadingHow To Understand & Get Help With Your Credit Card Bill
Each month, millions of people receive a credit card bill or statement in the mail from their creditors, or they visit the company’s website to get their bills electronically. Even though they submit a payment, they do not necessarily know what all of the fees and sums on the bill mean. Better yet, they may […]
Continue ReadingWhat Is A Good Credit Score And Why Does It Matter?
A credit score is a numerical value between 300-850 that someone is assigned to show a potential lender how likely one is to honor their debts. The higher the credit score is, the more trustworthy they appear to the lender. This is also called Creditworthiness in the lending industry. But what is a good credit […]
Continue Reading10 Smart Ways To Improve Your Credit Rating
If you need to get your credit rating improved, you’re not alone. Millions of people want to see their credit scores go up in order to have lower interest fees and more favorable opportunities for loans. There are plenty of simple ways to get your rating up, but it will take some time. 1. Pay […]
Continue ReadingHow To Use Credit Wisely During An Emergency
Credit cards are widely misunderstood financial tools. To some, they’re a source of unlimited funds that later turn out to be problematic when the bills are due. To others, though, they’re forbidden objects that must never be touched, stopping these fearful individuals from building credit or making necessary purchases. In truth, a credit card is […]
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