by Kristin Austin | Dec 28, 2021 | Articles, Credit Goals, Featured Articles
With the buzz of the holidays, it’s easy to overlook that 2022 is just around the corner. And with the New Year comes new resolutions. If you are among the segment of Americans looking to tap into the hot housing market, purchase a new car or work toward other credit... 
by Nicole Bitting | Dec 21, 2021 | Articles, Credit Goals, Featured Articles, Personal Finance
Paying a friend back is easier than ever now. With the rise of money transfer apps such as Venmo and PayPal, sending money from one place to another is quite literally as easy as clicking a button. For this reason, money transfer apps have quickly gained traction as... 
by Brian Acton | Dec 6, 2021 | Articles, Credit Goals, Featured Articles
Holiday expenses can stack up quickly, with gifts, food and travel costs all contributing to your spending. But if you’re charging all your expenses to a credit card and planning to pay it off later, there can be consequences for your credit score. Make sure you’re... 
by Brian Acton | Oct 25, 2021 | Articles, Credit 101, Credit Goals
When it comes to your bills, the minimum payment on your credit card statement is one of the most important numbers you need to pay attention to. If you carry a balance on your credit card, the card issuer can calculate a minimum payment that you must make that... 
by Kristin Austin | Sep 24, 2021 | Articles, Credit Goals, Featured Articles
Previously, the only way rent played into your credit score was when you missed a monthly payment. And, of course, missing the rent reflected negatively on your credit report when trying to apply for a mortgage. Now, thanks to recent changes made by the federal... 
by Brian Acton | Sep 14, 2021 | Articles, Credit Goals, Featured Articles
Filing for bankruptcy is one the most damaging events that can happen to your credit. Your credit score can take a major dive as soon as bankruptcy hits your credit report, where it can remain for a long time. Chapter 7 bankruptcy can stay on your credit report up to...
