Who among us hasn’t needed a second chance? Or a first opportunity? For the millions of Americans who were battered by the Great Recession and came out of it with a tattered credit score, plus the legions of young people who haven’t had a chance to earn and spend money wisely, these are not abstract… Continue reading How To Use A Secured Card To Rebuild Your Credit
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Experian Snags Award
Credit bureau Experian recognized for efforts to promote financial literacy by Shane Tripcony One of the first lessons people interested in becoming savvy with their personal finances learn is to keep a close eye on their credit scores. In a nutshell, credit scores are a number meant to represent just how well someone pays their… Continue reading Experian Snags Award
A Personal Finance Teacher’s Aide
Scholarships are available to this November’s Jump$tart National Educator Conference in Washington, DC by Shane Tripcony The statistics paint a grim picture. According to the 2012 “Financial Literacy Survey of Adults,” two in five Americans gave themselves a grade of C, D, or F on their knowledge of personal finance topics. And if anything, the… Continue reading A Personal Finance Teacher’s Aide
Extra Credit – Credit Scores: Are There Rewards for Responsible Repayment?
True, it’s just a number, but maintaining a good credit score is key to getting the best rates for your mortgage and car loans We all have numbers that, for better or worse, define us. Age is an obvious numerical marker, but so too are the ones that your doctor hectors you about – weight,… Continue reading Extra Credit – Credit Scores: Are There Rewards for Responsible Repayment?
Experian Reporting Rental Payments on Credit Reports
In times past, the only time rental history would show up on a credit report was when a property management company would turn it over for collections. But in December 2010, that all changed when Experian became the first credit bureau reporting rental payments on consumer credit reports. Not only is this is great news… Continue reading Experian Reporting Rental Payments on Credit Reports