
What Is a Credit Inquiry?
Looking for a credit card or loan? Each new application can cause a hard credit inquiry and cost you a few points from your credit scores.
Looking for a credit card or loan? Each new application can cause a hard credit inquiry and cost you a few points from your credit scores.
What is a good credit score? In this post, we’ll help you answer these questions and more.
If you’re planning to take out a loan, such as a mortgage or personal loan, your debt-to-income ratio (DTI) will be one of the factors
When you take on debt, the loan balance can grow over time. Understanding the factors that push your loan balance higher can help you stay on top of a growing balance.
Credit scores can drop for a variety of reasons, from a credit report error to a missed debt payment. These are the main reasons your scores may have dropped, and what you can do to recover.
You may want to get a personal loan during a recession to consolidate your debt, finance an emergency, or invest in new skills. The higher your credit score, the better your chances of qualifying.
Freezing your credit can help protect you from scammers trying to open new accounts on your credit reports.
If you want to start down the path toward a debt-free life, try borrowing a page from people who have already found success. Check out these 10 habits of debt-free people that you can adopt.
Tips to help college students make better financial decisions.
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