by Kristin Austin | Dec 14, 2022 | Articles, Credit 101, Featured Articles
With the holiday season in full swing, it’s normal to get caught up in searching for the right holiday gifts, planning parties, sending greeting cards and opening your home to family and friends. But if you wish to keep your credit health in check during this... by Kristin Austin | Dec 7, 2022 | Articles, Credit 101, Credit Goals, Featured Articles, Personal Finance
Your credit report is a record of your credit history. It includes your credit accounts, such as mortgages, auto loans and credit cards. Your credit report also provides information about your payment history, work history, addresses and the number of credit inquiries... by Kristin Austin | Nov 30, 2022 | Articles, Credit 101, Credit Goals, Featured Articles
Do you know what your billing cycle is? Most people don’t, and that’s okay! It’s a term that comes up very often, and it’s equally important to know just in case there are any problems with your credit card being charged unnecessarily. Your... by Brian Acton | Nov 18, 2022 | Articles, Credit 101, Credit Monitoring, Featured Articles
Getting evicted from your home can be an extremely traumatic experience caused by financial distress. Luckily, the fact that you were evicted doesn’t show up on your credit report. However, there are some eviction-related financial issues that can negatively affect... by Brian Acton | Oct 19, 2022 | Articles, Credit 101, Credit Goals, Featured Articles
When you become delinquent on a debt to a business or creditor, the debt may be sold to a third-party debt collector. The debt collector can contact you to settle the debt and can even file a lawsuit against you if you won’t pay. If you don’t think the debt is... by Brian Acton | Sep 30, 2022 | Articles, Credit 101, Credit Monitoring, Featured Articles
Bankruptcy can help people in financial trouble reduce or eliminate debts they can’t afford to pay. But the downside is that it has severe consequences for your credit, appearing on your credit report and affecting your credit scores for years to come. How Does...