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 […]
Tag Archives: Credit Score
Credit Cards, Credit Optimization, Credit Repair Blogs, Credit Score
Why an 850 Credit Score Isn’t the Real Goal — And What Actually Matters
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Mar
Mar
At Credit Law Center, we hear it all the time: “I want a perfect 850 credit score.” On paper, an 850 sounds impressive. It’s the highest score possible under the FICO® model and often treated as the gold standard of financial responsibility. But in practice, a perfect score is far less important—and far less useful—than […]
Credit Score, Financial Info, Mortgage
A Consumer-Focused Look at Hawley’s Investigation Into FICO’s Mortgage Credit Scoring Costs
24
Mar
Mar
For many people trying to buy a home, credit scores already feel like a black box—powerful, confusing, and often expensive. That’s why recent action from Senator Josh Hawley is drawing attention from consumer advocates and credit professionals alike. Sen. Hawley, a Missouri Republican, has announced an investigation into Fair Isaac Corporation (better known as FICO) […]
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Mar
Mar
How Your Score Is Costing You Thousands Back when I graduated high school (a few years after dinosaurs walked the earth) I had absolutely no idea how detrimental my credit score would be to my future purchases. My brother was sitting pretty with a 750 credit score and financed his new car at an extremely […]
Building Credit, Credit Repair Blogs, Credit Score
Credit Scores Are Slipping Nationwide — Here’s How We Can Help You Rebuild Yours
03
Feb
Feb
The average U.S. credit score has dipped to 715, according to FICO’s April 2025 Credit Score Insights. While this still falls within the “good” range, it marks a two-point drop year-over-year — the steepest decline since the Great Recession. For many Americans, this shift is more than just a number; it’s a signal that financial […]
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Nov
Nov
Your credit score isn’t just a number—it’s a key that unlocks financial opportunities. From qualifying for a mortgage to getting approved for a credit card, your score impacts nearly every major financial decision. Yet, most people don’t know how their score compares to others in their age group—or what steps they can take to improve […]
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Oct
Oct
Buying your first home is a daunting milestone in everyone’s 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 exceptional credit score to aquire acceptable rates. For those that meet this criteria as displayed by your credit monitoring service; […]
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Oct
Oct
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 had […]
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Jul
Jul
The next chapter in the Medical Debt Saga. In January 2025, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) finalized a rule that would have removed medical debt from credit reports and prohibited lenders from using medical information in credit decisions. The rule aimed to help around 15 million Americans and eliminate about $49 billion in medical debt from credit reports. It was […]
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Jun
Jun
From Gen Z to the eldest “Silent Generation, most seem to be managing their credit pretty well. Experian’s latest data from the second quarter of 2023, the average credit score is 716. Most American’s credit scores are floating near or that average. For members of Gen Z, defined as those between 18 and 26, the average credit score […]