Category: Credit

Credit Fraud
Credit and identity fraud have become common occurrences in today’s society. Since 1999, the primary category of complaints to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is...
Credit Bureaus
A credit bureau is an organization that collects data from various sources and provides information on individuals’ borrowing and bill-paying habits. Credit bureaus help lenders...
Credit Score
Your credit score is a snapshot of your financial picture at a particular point in time. The higher the score, the more likely lenders, landlords,...
Tips for Building Great Credit
Open checking and savings accounts Having these accounts is the first step to establishing yourself as a financial consumer. Checking accounts show lenders you’re actively...