by Kelly Baker | Aug 21, 2023 | Articles, Credit 101, Featured Articles, Personal Finance
Navigating personal finances has often left people pondering whether their investments affect their credit scores. In this blog post, we aim to provide an answer by untangling the relationship between investing and credit scores. By clearing up misconceptions,... by Kelly Baker | Aug 18, 2023 | Articles, Credit 101, Credit Monitoring, Featured Articles
Your credit score plays a big role in shaping your financial opportunities. And whether you’re trying to get a loan, credit card, or better interest rates, lenders pay close attention to your FICO® Score in particular. In fact, FICO® Scores are used by more than... by Kelly Baker | Aug 14, 2023 | Articles, Featured Articles, Personal Finance
National Financial Awareness Day, celebrated every year on Aug. 14, is a great time to think about your money decisions and plan for a better financial future. In this blog, we explore five ways to celebrate National Financial Awareness Day, including reflecting on... by Kelly Baker | Jul 26, 2023 | Articles, Credit Goals, Featured Articles
For many people, securing a mortgage marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter. However, considering the scale of such a large purchase, it’s only natural to wonder about its potential impact on your credit scores. In this blog, we explain how taking out a... by Kelly Baker | Jul 24, 2023 | Articles, Credit Goals, Featured Articles, Personal Finance
Have you ever found yourself spending more time on Amazon than you’d like to admit? Taking a daily coffee run to Starbucks when you have coffee at home? Wondering why you aren’t able to save as much money as you’d like to? If you can relate, you might benefit from... by Brian Acton | Jul 10, 2023 | Articles, Featured Articles, Personal Finance
Banks and credit unions offer many similar financial products and services. But if you’re looking for the best financial institution to open a new checking or savings account, take out a loan or open a new credit card, there are some key differences between banks and...