In January I wrote about the specifics of your credit score. Quickly, your credit score is a number between 300 and 850 that tells lenders how trustworthy you are for a loan. The better your credit is, the higher the score. Credit scores cost around $15 to get. Your credit score is based off your credit [...]
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How to Improve Your Credit While Living Abroad
Credit is the most underrated money word out there. Not many people realize the importance of a good credit score, but it has a huge impact on the 2 big purchases in any one’s life: a car and a mortgage. (If you don’t know what your credit score is, click here for a briefing) Part [...]
How Understanding Your Credit Score Can Save You $100,000
If you want to really want to get a handle on your money situation, look no further that improving your credit score. Easily the most overlooked aspect of one’s finances, your credit score is the number that tells lenders how trustful you for credit cards, mortgages, and other loans. This one number affects whether or [...]
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