Most all of us have heard of Debt consolidation. But is Debt Consolidation right for you? What type of debt consolidation should one choose? Is Debt Consolidation effective? What are some of the pitfalls of debt consolidation? Guess what, sometimes “life” happens and we need to utilize our credit cards out of necessity. A perfect […]
Category Archives: Credit Score
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Mar
Mar
As of July 1st, 2022 all medical debts that have been paid, whether the debt was held by a physician or a collection agency, must be suppressed from a consumer’s credit report! This was announced by all three CEO’s of Equifax, Experian and TransUnion in April of 2022. Now before we start patting these CEO’s […]
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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May
Time to Pass Go: How to Establish a Good Credit Score Whether it’s finding a home for your growing family, financing your dream car, entering a career or even attempting to acquire a decent rate on car insurance, everything in our lives revolves around credit. No matter what you do, someone is going to […]
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May
May
Whether you are applying for a new credit card or a home loan, hard inquiries are constantly present when attempting to build credit. Although hard inquires are one of the most common items found on a credit report, there is still much mystery surrounding their effect on a credit score. In todays “Fact or […]
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Mar
Mar
Student loans seem to be on almost everyone’s credit reports . They can positively impact your credit scores if you are consistent with your payments and aware of what is happening with your loan. As with any bill or loan you take out, it is extremely important to your credit score as well because it […]
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Less Than Perfect Credit Scores and Living Situations. Many families deal with tough situations when it comes to rentals and the landlords that come with them. According to the Business Insider, more Americans are renting than at any time in the last 50 years. I can recall a time when I rented a home that […]
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Feb
Feb
I have clients from all over the country asking me how much particular items on their credit report are affecting their credit and if the item is removed, then will their credit score rise. It is difficult to provide a precise answer because there are many underlying factors that can make or break your credit! […]
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Feb
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Your Fix of the Mix We all know the importance of having a good credit score.With a high credit score, you can open to door to better interest rates, loans, benefits and more! Good credit can be the deciding factor in whether or not you get approved to rent a home or get a particular […]
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Feb
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Buying your first home is a daunting milestone in everyones life and can bring both joy and anxiety when beginning the process. One large source of anxiety comes from the ever looming need of an acceptional credit score to aquire acceptable rates. For those that meet this criteria as displayed by your credit monitoring service; […]