2019 Consumer Credit Forecast What’s in store for the consumer credit market in 2019? Increases in GDP personal income. Total employment and the House Price Index among other factors will outweigh potential negatives such as rising interest rates and slowing vehicle sales. Here are four key trends. TransUnion is forecasting- 1. Strong employment and rising […]
Category Archives: Credit Score
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Apr
When The Chips Fall: Gambling Addiction and Credit Scores As luck would have it, gambling and debt go hand in hand! So what if your hand falls short? Nearly 23 millions Americans lose and fall into debt- losing an estimated $55,000. What happens when you’ve run out of cash and all stashes have hit zero? […]
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Does unemployment affect my credit? Unfortunately job loss is something many American’s experience in their lifetime. The loss of a job means financial hardships, which directly affects our consumer’s credit. Here is what you need to know about how job loss can affect your credit scores. Loss of Savings: Money that was saved for emergency […]
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Three things you can do in the next 24 hours to improve a credit score. Two of the three options do not cost you any money! Credit Law Center explains three things to do to improve a credit score in the next 24 hours. First, add a new account or become an authorized user. Second, […]
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Credit 101 Janna Fox (Director of Business Development) and Breana Washington (Marketing and Media Manager) chat about common questions consumers ask about credit repair and what myths there are about credit scores. Credit Law Center educates consumers and encourages them to know their rights, and be more informed about the credit world. For more information […]
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The People Behind The Credit Score At Credit Law Center we fully believe in the people behind the credit scores. A company is only as good as its “Why” and what matters to us most, is our clients. We recognize that bad things happen to great people and wish to help improve individuals buying power, […]
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We recently asked the question on social media, “What is one thing that should be taught in school?”, several came back with the answer “credit.” Unless you are a financial guru at understanding complex financial terms, the world of credit can be slightly confusing. Understanding the most common credit terms and credit score terms could […]
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Have you received a call from a debt collector and you don’t recognize the debt or loan that they are trying to collect? Consumers all over the U.S. are reporting that they are receiving calls like this. Fake debt collectors pretend to be lawyers, debt collectors and do anything to scare you into paying them, […]
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You may have recently noticed that your credit card statement has provided you with a credit score for free. Having this credit score on your credit card statement could potentially help you spot an error on your credit report. For example, if the score is lower than you expected, it may be a perfect time […]
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One of the most well-known types of credit score is FICO Scores and used by many lenders. The average FICO score for Americans, as of April 2017 was 700. When you check your credit score, you’ll probably want to find out how you compare. What is a good FICO Score? What is a Good FICO […]