What can you do to improve your credit? Here are a couple tips to get you started… Start now! Time is a huge advantage to have on your side. Start making small changes now and working slowly on credit issues before you need the credit. If you wait to resolve credit issues or establish credit history until you need the …
Why Care About Credit Anyway?
Why care about your credit score, anyway? If you’re considering purchasing a home, here’s an example of the impact different credit scores can make on your interest rates… which translates to your monthly payments… which dictates the price of the home you can afford. Example: 719 credit score $1,900/month for Home “A” -40 679 credit score +$60 $1,960/mo for same …
Recipe for a “healthy” credit report
What does a “healthy” credit report look like? I’ve read very similar opinions on the “ideal” credit report from a variety of courses including Money magazine, the free annual credit report website, a few different finance books, Kiplinger’s, and others. The general consensus from experts regarding a “healthy” credit report is as follows: 2 installment loans – home mortgage and …