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What hurts your credit score: 7 Top Score Killers
It is not a big mystery that some financial activity will drop your credit score more than other activity; but you may be surprised at what hurts your credit score.
What to do when bad credit is keeping you from a job offer
The use of consumer credit as a determinant has just about permeated all aspects of our daily lives, even job offers.
4 Reasons to check your credit score regularly
Credit scores are fluid and subject to the information being reported by your creditors. They can change on a regular basis and should be monitored regularly in order to avoid any unexpected mishaps.
How to get your credit scores
Credit scores are fluid and can change frequently, find out how to get the credit scores used by lenders, banks and credit card companies.
A Short Sale will lower your credit score
A short sale may sound better than a foreclosure but it may impact your credit scores by as much 160 points just like a foreclosure.
5 Unknown Red Flags Hurting Your Credit Score
You may be paying your bills on time but these five actions could bring your credit score down.
New Rules Allow Consumers to Get Free Credit Scores
As of July 21, 2011 consumers denied credit or approved for credit with less favorable terms are entitled to the actual credit score used by the lender in making the decision.
What your credit score says about you
Like or not credit scores have become an integral part of our lives. When lenders pull your credit score what does it say about you?
The FICO Expansion Score may do more harm than good to consumers with little credit history
The FICO Expansion Score takes nontraditional credit items and calculates a credit score but consumers can be harmed by this type of credit score
Why Closing Old Credit Accounts puts your Credit Score at Risk
Keep that old, unused credit account open, it just may be the best contributing factor to your credit score.
