Here’s What You Need To Know About Your Credit Score Before Applying For A Job

Who knew that getting hired for a new position could all come down to your credit history? It’s true. In several states, it’s perfectly legal for employers to pull your credit history during the hiring process. In their opinion, it

How Employers Can Use Your Credit History During the Hiring Process

In the US, many employers have the right to look over your credit report before hiring you. Some say it’s justified for “trust” purposes. Others say it’s unfair to minorities or to those who are low income. The good news

5 Different Companies To Pull Your Credit Score From

It’s important to know that there are different places to pull your credit score from. It’s up to the lender which one they use, but the one most largely used is the FICO score. Keep note that different places offer

Everyday Things in Your Life That Your Credit Score Can Affect

It’s pretty common knowledge that your credit score will affect your ability to get a loan, but there are some everyday living factors that your credit score can affect too.  For instance: Insurance rates: Believe it or not, the amount

Why You Should Begin Maintaining a Good Credit Score

If you’ve let your credit score hit the dumps, there are some areas in your life that it may affect. Most people already know that poor credit makes it tougher to get an installment loan or mortgage. But, there are

Benefits of Keeping a Clean Credit History

Keeping a clean credit history makes life a whole lot easier. Whether you’re trying to get a car, apartment, job or loan sooner or later someone will use your credit history to judge you. But let’s focus on how your

Realistic Steps To Take On Fixing Your Credit Report: Part 2

If you read Part 1 on Realistic Steps To Fixing Your Credit Report, then you know that you need to look at a copy of your report and challenge any errors that you see. Now, let’s move on to two

Realistic Steps To Fixing Your Credit Report: Part 1

A poor credit score can take the groove out of things in your life. Instead of being approved instantly for a loan, you’re treated like an irresponsible person. Even if you were irresponsible at one point in your life, something

Beware Of Credit Repair Agencies

When you’re ready to clean up your credit report, it can be confusing to know where to start. Depending on how bad it is, you may find yourself struggling to figure out whether you need to call the creditors yourself

Where To Find Your Credit Report For Free

Part of being financially responsible involves staying on top of your credit report. Your report shows you what’s been reported by creditors and should never be taken lightly. It will include everything from missed payments and account balances to charge-offs

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