A Credit Rating, Not A Character Rating

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, […]

5 Myths on Credit and Divorce

5 Myths On Credit and Divorce Making the decision to end a relationship with a loved one can be one of the toughest calls to make in a person’s life. If you are considering divorce, what is not working is outweighing what is. Whether you are waiting for your spouse to pull the trigger because […]

Credit Scores That Are Merry And Bright

Credit Law Center Christmas

  Credit Scores That Are Merry And Bright Tis the season for gift giving-which means plenty of shopping! This is also the time when the season can cause a huge strain on your credit if you are not careful. Here are some tips to avoid the credit blues once the new year arrives.   Avoid […]

How to fix your Credit

Road to good credit

The winds come whipping in, the sky turns black and-BOOM-a tornado blew through all of your life plans! Are you feeling as if Oz himself is behind the curtain pulling random numbers from the debris and  tossing them out one by one? After the dust has settled you see a score that makes no sense, […]

How to Protect Those With a Developmental Disability When Handling Finances

developmentally Disabled and Finances

Managing money can be challenging for most Americans, even in the best situations. For the 6.5 million people in the United States living with a developmental disability money, credit and debt create a unique concern. Developmental disability is a term used when a person has a specific limitation in cognitive functioning and skills, including communication, social […]

6 Common Credit Terms – Credit Law Center

Credit Terms

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 […]

Are You Getting Calls From Fake Debt Collectors? – Credit Law Center

Fake Debt Collectors

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, […]

My Credit Card Statement Now Has a Credit Score – Credit Law Center

My Credit Card Statment Now Has a Credit Score

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 […]

What is a Good FICO Score? Credit Law Center

What is a Good FICO?

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 […]