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 | Nov 7, 2022 | Articles, Credit Monitoring, Featured Articles, Identity Theft
Credit may seem complicated, but the methods for maintaining a good credit score are pretty straightforward. Generally, if you manage your finances effectively, pay your bills on time and avoid taking on too much debt, your credit scores should be in good shape. But...
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...
by Kristin Austin | Sep 21, 2022 | Articles, Credit 101, Credit Monitoring, Featured Articles
Have you ever heard of a delinquent account? Or do you have a delinquent account on your credit report? A delinquent account is simply an account that is past due. Your account becomes delinquent when you borrow money or use a credit card without making your payments....
by Kristin Austin | Sep 16, 2022 | Articles, Credit Goals, Credit Monitoring, Featured Articles
Child support refers to the amount paid by one parent to the other to support and provide for the needs of the child. This sum of money is often paid when the parents do not live together or when one parent is the primary custodian. Mostly, child support ends when the...
by Kristin Austin | Sep 8, 2022 | Articles, Credit Monitoring, Featured Articles, Identity Theft, Scams and Fraud
Elder financial abuse occurs when someone steals or misuses an elderly person’s money or property to benefit themselves or another person. It’s a broad term that can refer to many different criminal acts including financial exploitation, fraud, scams and identify...