Getting to Know The Credit Bureaus »

Consumers are encouraged to get a copy of their credit report and check their credit rating from the credit reporting agencies. Nevertheless, not everyone understands what the credit agencies actually do. In this post, we will talk about the role that credit bureaus play in building credit history.

What Hurts Your Credit Score? »

Do you know the factors that may terribly damage your credit rating? Are you aware of the particular records that you need to steer clear from? In this post, we will discuss some harmful information that must never be seen in your credit report. Recognize these details and do your best to avoid them

Checking Your Credit Report To Investigate Identity Theft »

If you have just been denied credit by a lender, you should immediately check your personal credit report to make sure that unauthorized charges are not the reason why your application did not get approved. Also, if you recently received a call from a lender or a credit card Issuer informing you about past due charges that you do not know about, there is a possibility that you have been a victim of Identity theft. What should you do?

How to Read Your Credit Report »

Do you know how to interpret the contents of your credit report? In this post, let’s take a closer look at the details you can find in your report and what you can do to fix possible errors.

The New Forms of Credit Scoring and You »

In the past years, various methods of credit scoring were used to calculate individual credit score. It used to be that credit score was mostly determined by the number of credit cards owned, the frequency of credit card charges, and the cardholder’s capability to pay off these charges. Consequently, those who do not own credit cards may be regarded as a poor candidate for credit. As a result, people who cannot qualify for loans may have little choice but to seek out subprime lenders.