August 2, 2019
It takes a lot of work to achieve an excellent (or exceptional) FICO score. While it doesn’t come overnight, it’s well worth it in the long run. According to Experian, a FICO score of 800 or higher is considered excellent. Only 21 percent of people have an excellent credit score, but those who do are Read more…
June 11, 2019
Regardless of your credit history and score, the internet has made it simple to find and compare offers. However, you’re in much better position if you have excellent credit. Not only does this give you the confidence to find the right offer, but it also ensures that almost every issuer is willing to approve your Read more…
May 10, 2019
If you have poor (under 580) or fair (580 to 669) credit, you typically have to take what you can get when applying for a credit card. In fact, you may even have to rely on a secured credit card (requires a cash deposit as collateral) until your score is high enough to obtain an Read more…
March 13, 2019
If you have never been the victim of credit card fraud, it’s easy to overlook just how common it is. For example, Experian shares the following statistics: “The number of credit card numbers exposed in 2017 totaled 14.2 million, up 88% over 2016. In addition, nearly 158 million Social Security numbers were exposed in 2017, Read more…
March 6, 2019
Do you have bad credit? Are you concerned about the impact it’s having on your finances? Are you ready to implement a strategy for boosting your score? It’s frustrating to learn that you have bad credit, but important to take immediate action. The first step you should take is to conduct a thorough review of Read more…
May 11, 2018
Top Reasons for a Credit Card Denial Are you in the process of searching for the perfect credit card? Do you have some concerns about the application process? Are you worried that you will receive a credit card denial? There is no way of knowing for sure if you will be approved for a credit Read more…
March 30, 2018
Credit Card – Choosing the Right One There is a lot to consider when applying for a credit card. In addition to hundreds upon hundreds of offers, your credit score, history, and personal finances will have a big impact on what happens next. Here’s an often overlooked tip: you need to choose a credit card Read more…
March 6, 2018
What do you see when you look at your credit score? Are you happy with the number staring you in the face? Do you realize it’s not the worst, but that there is room for improvement? Do you have poor, good or fair credit? Applying for a credit card with “very good” or “exceptional” credit Read more…
February 7, 2018
Do you have bad credit? Are you interested in applying for a credit card? Are you concerned that you won’t qualify for an offer that suits your financial needs? It’s simple to apply for a credit card when you have good credit. The only thing you have to worry about is choosing the right offer. Read more…
June 13, 2017
I was doing a little research recently that revealed the average middle-class American household carries between $6000 and $11000 in credit card debt, depending upon who you choose to believe. Each household also had an average of 5.4 credit cards. In 2006, 173 million Americans were credit cardholders and that number is expected to increase Read more…
We live in the world of credit. Most of the banking institutions offer different forms of credit from credit card to signature loans. Majority of people often find themselves in bad credit situations like court judgment, bankruptcy, repossession, foreclosure and loan default,due to lack of enough financial knowledge and discipline which often make it difficult Read more…