There are three main credit bureaus in the United States; Equifax, Experian and Trans Union. Each bureau collects your personal and financial information which is then sold to lenders such as banks, credit unions, credit card companies, mortgage and auto …
Your credit report is a very important piece of the puzzle in your financial picture. It contains a historical record of your personal and financial information including a listing of your current and past debts and the timeliness of your …
Your credit score can either haunt you or reward you. It all depends on how you handle your credit and payment activities. Your credit score determines what interest rates you will pay and if you are even approved for a …
Secured and unsecured debt - what’s the difference?
It’s easy to just think that debt is just debt, but in reality, there are different types of loans, and it’s important to know what which type you have.
You will need to understand …
Secured Credit Card is similar to a prepaid credit card since the funds you are using are actually yours and not the issuer of the credit card. Generally people who apply for secured credit card or prepaid credit card are …
Prepaid credit cards also called stored value card can be ideal for individuals who are unemployed, have bad credit or difficulty obtaining an unsecured credit card. Prepaid credit cards are also excellent for individuals who have a hard time controlling …
Credit Scores That Hurt
Is your credit score being held against you?
More and more the staples of life depend on your credit score. Your mortgage, insurance premiums, employment opportunities and even your landlord may be using your credit score to determine …
If you’re like the average person, let me warn you ahead of time about what I’m going to reveal in the next few paragraphs. You may be angry after you finish reading this article about how you’ve been misled in …
Parents have the full responsibility for their children and their education. It is up to parents to teach their children what’s right and what’s wrong, how to conduct themselves as good citizens, how to cross the road safely and generally …
You’ve just received a “pre-approved” credit card offer in your mail. Without wasting a minute you’re ready to accept it, especially if it’s the “before-the-offer-expires" one. Wait! Don’t be in a hurry. Shop around a little and then make your …