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Is no credit better than bad credit?
No credit and bad credit can both disrupt your goals, but which one is better?
5 min read Dec 15, 2023 -
8 different types of credit cards
A variety of cards on the market meet specific needs. How do you choose a suitable card?
6 min read Dec 14, 2023 -
How a bad credit score can affect you
Lenders will view you less favorably if you have bad credit, but there’s hope.
5 min read Dec 14, 2023 -
Best balance transfer cards with no balance transfer fee
Learn our picks for the best balance transfer cards with no balance transfer fee.
4 min read Dec 13, 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 [...]
4 min read Dec 10, 2023 -
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 -
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