When it comes to managing personal finances, maintaining a good credit history is crucial. A strong credit history and a high credit score can open the doors to numerous financial opportunities. From lower interest rates to increased borrowing power, a positive history offers a range of benefits that can make a significant difference in one’s […]
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How Many Points Does Your Credit Score Drop If You’re Late On A Payment?
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 […]
Continue Reading5 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 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 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 ReadingWhat Does Your Credit Score Mean
A credit score is one of the most important numbers that any person ever deals with. This seemingly simple three-digit number tells potential lenders so much about the kind of history that a person has had with their credit in the past. In other words, this score details the actions or inaction that a person […]
Continue ReadingCredit Rating and Loan Applications
Credit rating is a subject grossly misconstrued by many consumers, and it’s largely due to the lack of education provided to young people regarding what credit is, how it’s used, and why it matters. It’s not a subject discussed in the average high school classroom, and many people miss the opportunity to teach their children […]
Continue ReadingVideo: Want to Understand Your Credit Score and Obtain a Credit Report?
Video: Want to Understand Your Credit Score and Obtain a Credit Report? You may often hear about how important your credit score is, but do you know what really goes into it? This video will help you understand what a credit score is, how your score can affect your life, how to improve your credit […]
Continue ReadingWhite Paper: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly of Your Credit Report
Advantage CCS has released a new White Paper that is meant to educate consumers on how to properly read a credit report and how maintaining a good credit history is essential to their overall financial standing. The White Paper, explains that individuals with bad credit suffer the consequences of either being totally denied for loans […]
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