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The 5 FICO Score Categories Used to Calculate Credit Scores

It can get old hearing about the importance of fiscal responsibility and maintaining healthy credit scores, even if you have a love of personal finance. But for this round of financial literacy, take a deep breath and relax. We will cover what FICO credit scores are and how to use this information to increase your […]

How to Freeze Your Credit Report – Equifax, Experian, TransUnion

With the rapid influx of online businesses and the availability to do everyday tasks such as banking, shopping, and investing through Internet-based platforms, there has been a rise in the occurrence of identity theft and financial fraud among consumers.

The Difference Between a Credit Lock, Security Freeze and Fraud Alert

In a world where security breaches of major companies are on the rise, it can be difficult to determine which identity theft measures are appropriate for specific circumstances. Checking your credit is one simple method to uncover identity theft, but it is reactive at best.

How to Put a Fraud Alert on Your Credit Report

A fraud alert is a notation on your credit file that tells potential lenders and other creditors that you suspect you’re a victim of fraud. If you attempt to buy a car, open a credit card account, or just increase the amount on an existing credit line, the fraud alert is there to ensure the […]

How to Unfreeze Credit Report without PIN – Experian, Equifax, TransUnion

Identity theft affects millions of individuals each and every year, and experts suggest that the number of cyber-attacks will continue to rise in the upcoming years. As cyber criminals get savvier in their methods, consumers can and should take certain steps to safeguard their personal information found online and offline.

How to Remove a Security Freeze from Credit Report – Experian, Equifax, TransUnion

With all the buzz around massive data breaches and identity theft, many consumers have made the smart choice to take various degrees of security measures as it relates to their credit reports. One such tool is a credit freeze, also known as a security freeze, which gives notice to any creditor attempting to view one’s […]

How to Lift a Security Freeze from Credit Report – Experian, Equifax, TransUnion

Identity theft has been a growing concern for consumers over the past decade, as more activities become Internet-based. Shopping, banking and applying for credit can all be done online, making it a challenge to fully protect yourself from the malicious intent of identity thieves.

How to Remove a Fraud Alert from Your Credit Report

In an era where identity theft and fraudulent credit activity are prevalent, it is imperative that consumers have security tools to keep their financial lives protected. In recent years, the three major credit bureaus – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion – along with the federal government have implemented steps that consumers can take to help safeguard […]

Credit Score Ranges: Bad, Poor, Fair, Good, and Excellent Scores

Credit. It’s a tiny word that packs a powerful punch. Your credit, based on your score and history report, is not only an indicator of how much risk you pose to new creditors but also how responsible you may be as an employee, a volunteer, or a renter.

Revolving Credit Lines vs Installment Loans – Impact on Score

Do you have a revolving credit line or installment loan on your credit report right now? Do you know the difference between the two? Don’t worry if you’re confused, we’re about to clear things up. If you already have a basic understanding of how your credit score is determined, then you’re ready to move on […]

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