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Why is good credit so important?
Here’s what you need to do to get your score within a good credit range.
5 min read Nov 03, 2023 -
What is a FICO score?
Building a good FICO credit score is one of the best things you can do for your financial health. Here’s what your FICO score entails.
5 min read Nov 03, 2023 -
What you need to know about your credit score
This guide goes over the main determinants of your credit score, which factors matter the most and more.
7 min read Oct 25, 2023 -
What does creditworthiness mean?
In the world of credit, lenders are always concerned about the creditworthiness of their customers and potential customers. But what does that mean exactly? Let’s take a closer look this week. What does [...]
3 min read Oct 23, 2023 -
How to build credit fast
Know what steps to take to improve your credit score fast.
6 min read Oct 19, 2023 -
What is considered a bad credit score?
A bad credit score can adversely impact you, but you don’t have to live with it.
5 min read Oct 05, 2023 -
Is credit repair a scam?
Not all credit repair companies are bad. Some can actually help you build credit.
5 min read Sep 21, 2023 -
Best starter credit cards for 2023
A starter card can be a great tool for building credit while practicing good habits, like paying off balances each month.
7 min read Sep 20, 2023 -
UltraFICO: What it is and how it works
In 2018, the Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO), Experian and Finicity launched the new UltraFICO score. The goal of UltraFICO is to expand credit access and give consumers more control in the credit scoring [...]
3 min read Aug 30, 2023 -
How to check your credit score
How can you check your credit score? And why is it important to do this?
5 min read Aug 25, 2023