Credit

Is lack of credit stopping you from qualifying for a personal loan or a new car? You’re not alone. In fact, 1 in 10 Americans qualifies as “credit invisible,” which means they have no credit history. An empty credit score can hold you back from big, important purchases. Banks, lenders, and even landlords will have…

Going to work and paying bills is something most people do without much thought. There may come a time when you are unable to work due to illness or a family emergency. Getting money to get through these hard times is more complicated than you may think. With all of the different lending options on…

A typical loan processing starts with a loan application. A debtor fills out relevant information, from personal data to financial figures. The application is processed and a credit investigation takes place. After this, the creditor decides, based on available data, whether to approve a new loan or not. But after waiting for a couple of…

Although it’s possible to survive with a bad credit score, it’s not easy.  There are all sorts of ways that a negative score can impact your life. Whether you’re trying to rent an apartment, or even get a cell phone contract, your score will determine the price you pay. In order to feel financial freedom…

As satisfied consumers will tell you, there are numerous benefits to utilizing digital credit. However, one huge drawback for some has been the interest rates. Unfortunately, some digital lenders extend their credit with exorbitant interest rates that turn potential borrowers completely off. Why? Many digital credit providers have found themselves in the high-interest category due…

Bad credit does not have to spell the end of your financial dreams. All across America, millions of people are struggling to get back on track after being affected by a bad credit score.  Over 30 percent of Americans have credit scores below 601- the distinguishing point for bad credit. Having a poor credit score can affect…

Many of us have issues with money at one time or another. When you’re young and careless, you can find yourself taking out loans and cards without any real understanding of the problems that falling behind on them can cause. Even if you’re financially savvy, losing your job, getting ill or other circumstances beyond your…

Building, managing, and using credit can seem like strange, unfamiliar new part of life to young people who are just beginning on a walk down the path of adulthood. Properly understanding and responsibly utilizing credit is an essential part of financial life, but it can be a daunting task when first starting out. With all…

You’ll hear all about it anytime you go looking for financial advice. It seems like credit is behind just about everything. There’s a lot of misinformation and confusion in the air for beginners. So we want to clear things up. In this article, we’re going to be talking about the real effects that your credit…