Credit score and consumer buying power work together, but also stand alone. Confused? These two financial concepts are "must-know" concepts for all consumers. Both have influence on overall financial decisions, and both contribute to lending decisions. Briefly, credit is a structured accounting of your past financial dealings, with a score…
Your credit matters, learn how to dispute and error. Your credit report reflects vital information about… well, you. And, this isn’t limited to credit specific information. A credit report is a window into your past and present that lenders use to determine creditworthiness. Your credit report contains other information, too,…
Holiday spending and credit cards go hand in hand, and that’s a problem. In 2021, more than half of Americans will go further in debt this holiday season. In fact, credit card debt grew by an astonishing $23.6 billion in Q3 alone. Keep in mind, credit card debt is not…
There's how much debt you have, and there's the real cost of debt. Do you know the real cost of debt? Or, more specifically, do you know what it costs to be in debt? Most people can’t answer this question accurately. You may think you know how much your debt…
