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How bad credit can cost you

Wednesday, February 14th, 2007

How bad credit can cost you
Many of us could go through life never knowing much about the information that lenders get when we apply for a loan.
We remain plainly oblivious, even though our credit scores could cost us lots and lots of money.
You should certainly be keeping any eye on your credit if you’ve ever [...]

What is a FICO score, and how do I improve it?

Friday, December 8th, 2006

What is a FICO score, and how do I improve it?
The FICO score was developed by Fair Isaac Corp. in 1989, and rates the creditworthiness of the applicant.
Generally, a FICO score falls between 300 and 850.
A score below 600 indicates a bad credit risk, while a score above 700 is considered good credit.
Until recently, FICO [...]

Knowing your credit score

Thursday, November 16th, 2006

Knowing your credit score:
Yet that number - probably somewhere between 300 and 850 - plays a large role in determining your financial future.
“The credit score is a three-digit summary of your credit history,” says Greg McBride, senior financial analyst for Bankrate.com.

“It’s relevant to our everyday lives, not just when we borrow, but it can also [...]

Free credit score tips

Thursday, October 26th, 2006

Hello-
Just wanted to share a quick note about another site of mine dedicated to improving your credit score - both the FICO score and the new VantageScore.
Make sure you signup for my free course on improving your credit score. It’s free and you get two free gifts worth $39 when you signup.

Check it out [...]

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