Tim Gorman asked: Credit reports can be a bit of a balancing act. On one hand they need you to take out credit so that they (the big three credit reporting agencies) can see that you have a good payment history otherwise they have nothing to base a credit report on. But if you take [...]
Ryan asked: Unfortunately, chances are there are errors on your credit report that are significant enough to hurt your credit in a way that would not allow you to get a favorable loan. That means your inaccurate credit score could cost you the ability to get an auto loan, rent an apartment, or even get [...]
Ryan asked: If you are preparing to raise your credit score, there are certain strategies you can do to if your bad credit in as little as 30 days. In some instances you can raise you score 100 points or more within 72 hours. How you go about doing this depends on what your credit [...]
David Pit asked: A credit rating is a numerical depiction of your ability to payback debts, based on your financial history. This can often be the single most powerful three digit number affecting multiple facets of your life. Your FICO rating (Fair Isaacs Corporation) is oftentimes considered by most sleuths as the accurate portrayal of [...]
Jed Jones asked: Your credit score/FICO report can determine your eligibility for loans, what interest rate you pay for loans, and even whether you get a job to which you are applying. With every incentive to improve your score and nothing to lose, it should be a priority step in getting your financial life on [...]