Are No Credit Check Loans Safe? Tips to Avoid Mistakes
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Category Credit History
Infographic: What’s the difference between a soft credit inquiry and a hard credit inquiry?
You may know that lenders often "pull your credit" when considering you as an applicant. But did you know that there are two types of credit inquiries? Here's the difference between a soft credit inquiry and a hard credit inquiry.
Many U.S. renters have poor credit scores, making it tough to buy
For millions of renters in the U.S., homeownership is financially out of reach. One of the main reasons: poor credit scores. Check out the latest data on renters, and find out how you can give your credit score a boost.
Q&A with Madhavi Venkatesan: How to help kids build credit
It's crucial to start thinking about how to help kids build credit early on in their lives. But what's the best way to get started? And how early can you begin? We turned to financial management expert, Madhavi Venkatesan, Ph.D., to find out.
How to get a credit card with no credit history
We’ve all got to start somewhere. At one point in our lives, we had absolutely no credit history. The credit slate was clean. But if you have no credit, how can you get a credit card? It’s a great question, and one that has a few answers.
The top 4 credit card myths debunked
When it comes to credit cards, separating fact from fiction can be tough. We want to clear up some common credit card myths so that you’re not misinformed and making mistakes based on incorrect information.
4 ways to raise your credit score as fast as possible
Boosting your credit score can often take weeks or months. But there are things you can do to move your credit score in the right direction. Here are four ways to potentially raise your credit score fast (or at least as fast as possible).
Differences of FICO vs VantageScore
A credit score can have a big impact on your financial life. A top score gets you the best terms on a mortgage or car loan, and can even help you land a good job or a nice apartment. Many…
5 steps to rebuilding credit
It doesn’t take much to trash your credit score. A few late credit card payments or a wild borrowing spree can send your rating south, making it impossible to get the best rates on a loan.