Credit Tips

As you might already know, there are three primary companies responsible for credit scoring: Experian, Equifax and TransUnion. All three are private companies and their scoring methods, although very similar, do have some differences that result in a variance of scores between the three. Many in Congress are now calling for a complete overhaul of…

We are always telling our clients that they need to establish credit and then use it wisely and make timely payments in order to achieve and maintain high credit scores. It’s not wrong to use credit cards – in fact you MUST use credit cards if you want to have top tier credit.  However, there…

It’s hard to believe we are already entering the 4th quarter of 2021.  With the new year just around the corner, a home purchase might be on your resolution list.  If so, there are a few things you can do now that will save you time, money, and stress when you’re ready to jump into…

Often we meet clients who have little or no history of using credit – folks who prefer to pay for goods and services with cash or debit cards only. While it might seem more responsible to not use much credit, it can actually pose a major problem when trying to finance a house, car, or…

Did you know that when you apply for a job, your potential employer can do a background check on you that includes a look at your credit? They don’t actually see your credit scores, but they can see your credit history. Why would an employer check your credit? For a few reasons… An applicant’s credit…

Credit in general tends to be something of a mystery.  After all, you financial life is somewhat dictated by your credit score but the credit bureaus don’t really tell you exactly how they determine your score.  There are guidelines in place, but for most people, credit scoring is fairly puzzling. The same is true when…