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In a lot of ways, credit scoring has worked largely the same way since the first FICO credit score was made... read more »
By: John Ulzheimer • 4/25/19
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Guide
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In a lot of ways, credit scoring has worked largely the same way since the first FICO credit score was made... read more »
By: John Ulzheimer • 4/25/19
Guide
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7 min read
Whether you’re applying for a mortgage, trying to open a new credit card, or financing a new vehicle, your credit... read more »
By: John Ulzheimer • 2/27/19
Blog
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In a Nutshell: While the average American consumer’s credit score is on the rise, many still don’t understand what... read more »
By: Adam West • 1/3/19
Guide
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Trying to be the best at something is the American way. Students work hard to earn 4.0 GPAs in college or straight... read more »
By: John Ulzheimer • 12/19/18
Guide
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Just like keeping a close eye on your weight is a good idea if you want to maintain good health, monitoring your... read more »
By: John Ulzheimer • 10/26/18
Blog
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In a Nutshell: The implementation of mandatory comprehensive credit reporting (CCR) legislation is underway in... read more »
By: Adam West • 10/9/18
Guide
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Some things in life can be safely ignored for weeks, months, or even years with no harm done. Other things… not so... read more »
By: Brittney Mayer • 8/9/18
Blog
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In a Nutshell: Many UK residents have historically been unfamiliar with — and even apathetic toward — their credit... read more »
By: Adam West • 6/6/18
Blog
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In a Nutshell: Establishing or rebuilding a good credit score can be tricky, especially if you’re on a tight... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 3/28/18
Guide
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For all that credit can be a powerful tool, it can also be the means by which we get ourselves into a whole heap of... read more »
By: Brittney Mayer • 5/7/18
Guide
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With so many companies and ads putting up a near-continuous racket about the importance of checking your credit,... read more »
By: Brittney Mayer • 5/7/18
Guide
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Over the last 30 years, the consumer credit score has gained a key role in many aspects of our finances, so it’s... read more »
By: Brittney Mayer • 2/22/19
Study
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In personal finance, credit scores are what make the world — or, at least, the lines of credit — go ’round. So it’s... read more »
By: Brittney Mayer • 8/1/17
Guide
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Nowadays, it often seems as if every other commercial is some company or other telling you how vital it is for you... read more »
By: Brittney Mayer • 11/14/18
Guide
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One of the first things anyone learns when they begin developing their personal finance skills is the importance of... read more »
By: Brittney Mayer • 3/25/19
Guide
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It wasn’t until my 20s that I really began to care about my credit score and it’s also the first time I wondered,... read more »
By: Ashley Dull • 8/21/19
Guide
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My old roommate Chris found himself in a vicious cycle in which he wondered what credit score is needed to buy a... read more »
By: Ashley Dull • 9/4/19
Guide
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The American dream is pretty simple: the pursuit of happiness. You want to better your life for you and your... read more »
By: Eric Bank • 8/14/18
Guide
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Your FICO Score is a credit score that is used by 90 percent of lenders. When you’re applying for a loan or credit... read more »
By: Ashley Dull • 6/1/18
Blog
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There are so many credit scores out there nowadays that it’s easy to get confused as to which one is your “real,”... read more »
By: Ashley Dull • 8/23/19
Guide
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In this age of helpful internet tips and shortcuts for everything, you may have found yourself thinking, “I wonder... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 9/5/19
Guide
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Finding a lender who will approve your application for a personal loan when you have bad credit can be challenging;... read more »
By: Ashley Dull • 9/11/19
Blog
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If you’re getting ready to make a big purchase — say a car, an RV or a house — you’ve probably had someone tell you... read more »
By: Mike Randall • 8/23/19
Study
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In a Nutshell: Paying off credit cards can improve credit scores substantially as outstanding debt is the second... read more »
By: Ashley Dull • 9/27/19
Blog
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FICO is the original and most widely used credit score by lenders. According to the FICO website, 90 of the top 100... read more »
By: Ashley Dull • 6/1/18