What Is a VantageScore & Do I Have One?
FICO has a little competition. Introducing VantageScore. VantageScore is a credit scoring model that first emerged in 2006 as a joint venture of the major credit bureaus—Experian, Equifax and TransUnion. VantageScore ratings range from 350 to 800. VantageScore4.0, released in 2017, is the most recent version of the scoring model and contains several updates over VantageScore3.0. For example, medical accounts in collections are no […]
What Does FICO Stand For? What is a FICO Score?
Have you heard of the word “FICO”? This funny-sounding word is more important than you think when it comes to your Credit Score. The FICO credit score is a credit score developed by FICO. A company that specializes in what’s known as “predictive analytics,” which means they take information and analyze it to predict what’s […]
5 Steps to DYI Debt Reduction
DYI Debt Reduction. Everyone has debt, you are not alone. Let’s tackle the debt problem with five easy steps. The most common question that comes up when you find yourself in thousands of dollars of debt is simple — how do I actually reduce my debt? The challenge of debt reduction may seem impossible, but don’t […]
Divorce survival guide
Sometimes, things just don’t work out. It’s a mess, and your credit needs to be sorted out. Marriage can have a big impact on your credit history. While your individual credit reports still stand, if you combined accounts and borrowed money together after tying the knot, you also tied your credit ratings and wallets. If […]
Signs your identity has been stolen
We spend more time online than ever before. From Amazon to Netflix, Facebook and More. More and more of our lives are moving online, which means the chances of having your identity stolen increases. With all of the information out there, how do you even know if your ID has been compromised in the first […]
Resolving Billing Errors With the Fair Credit Billing Act
As consumers, we use our credit cards for everyday purchases, like eating out, online shopping, pumping gas, and everything else you can think of. When errors occur, they may not be so noticeable. Due to the amount of transactions we make and the number of credit card accounts we own, we may never even catch […]
Statute of Limitations On Debt Collection
Statute of Limitations On Debt Collection. Negative accounts have a limited lifespan. The amount of time negative reporting stays on your account is called the “Statute of Limitations.” As the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau explains on its site: “a statute of limitations is the limited period of time creditors or debt collectors have to file […]
What Is Credit & Why Is it So Important?
What Is Credit? How it Impacts Your Life Credit – It can be confusing. Creditly can help clear up your questions. Perhaps one of the most misunderstood and often frustrating things about the consumer credit industry is how your history affects so many aspects of your life. Some things have nothing to do with credit […]
What Happens To Your Credit When You Get Divorced?
What Happens To Your Credit When You Get Divorced? When couples file for divorce, credit, debit and shared accounts need special attention for the benefit of both parties. When spouses divorce, they not only have to figure out the finer details of living their lives separately, but they will also have to figure out their […]
