As summer is finally upon us, the wedding season is heating up. In fact, around 80% of weddings take place between May and October according to Priceonomics. It’s easy to get singularly caught up in the planning of the big…
Continue readingRevisions to key components of the Dodd-Frank act have passed both the Senate and U.S. House of Representatives and have been signed by the President. The revisions include changes to certain credit freeze policies and to the length of a…
Continue readingAlthough “New Credit” comprises just 10% of your FICO® Score, how you obtain new credit and how it affects your other credit score factors determines what your score will be. Your FICO® Score is made up of 5 factors: FACTOR …
Continue readingPeople concerned about identity theft often wonder if they should put a “freeze” on their credit. The problem is that a credit freeze doesn’t help protect you from all types of identity theft. In addition, there are some downsides to…
Continue readingThere are a lot of different types of credit cards out there, and almost as many reward programs to match. So how do you figure out which type of reward program works best for you, your family and your lifestyle? The…
Continue readingWhen people talk (or write) about credit and credit cards, we often hear different terms being tossed around as though we’re supposed to understand what they mean. Some are easy to comprehend while others, well, they’re not so easy. And…
Continue readingWill a deferment or forbearance on my student loan drop my FICO® Scores? It’s a common practice for individuals to file for deferment or forbearance on student loans while they’re still in school. A deferment or forbearance allows you to temporarily stop…
Continue readingYour “credit mix” makes up only 10% of your FICO® Score, but if you’re looking to have an exceptional credit score, having several different types of accounts could be important. What is “credit mix”? The types of credit you have,…
Continue readingAccording to the Oxford English Dictionary, “middle age” is referred to as the period of life between 45 and 65.1 So when you’ve reached your 50s, you can consider yourself middle-aged and in need of tips to avoid certain money…
Continue readingThere are a lot of “Fs” in that headline – just another fact we wanted to share with those interested in FICO® Scores, finances and credit in general. You can tell these facts to your family, friends or co-workers and…
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