Credit Score & Protection
Your credit score: 3 surprising facts you should know
Know which credit scoring model is used and the range of possible scores to interpret your number.... Continue reading
Protect yourself from rising identity theft crimes
Desperate economic times and outdated security make it critical to protect your identity... Continue reading
How to repair your credit score
The information in a credit report is used in the credit scoring process. Find out how to review your credit history and improve your credit score.... Continue reading
The Super Bowl of credit scores
We all have to wait for the game itself to know for sure, but experts have used lots of statistical models to predict who will win and even to forecast... Continue reading
Credit Report Fraud Alerts and Security Freezes: What’s the Difference?
If you've been a victim of identity theft, you might consider placing a fraud alert or a freeze on your credit reports. Here's how these steps differ and which one... Continue reading
How Credit Cards Improve Your Credit
Although the FICO Score is the best known formula for calculating a prospective borrower's creditworthiness, a variety of credit scoring services help lenders condense your credit history into a simple... Continue reading
Where You Shop Could Hurt Your Credit Score
Next time you use a credit card, think about how that purchase could affect your credit score. Even a single purchase could have a negative affect on your credit score.... Continue reading
ID Theft – Be Your Own Best Defense
Save money, reduce fear and free yourself from frustration by monitoring your credit history and using credit freezes strategically.... Continue reading
How applying for credit cards affects your credit score
Applying for too much credit could signal you're in financial distress.... Continue reading
6 steps to dealing with credit during a divorce
Marriage breaking up? Follow these six credit card steps to protect yourself.... Continue reading