A Beginner’s Guide to Credit Scores
May 25, 2008
Do you know what your credit score is? You probably do, because that little three digit number is almost as important as your Social Security number when it comes to getting things like a job, a home, a car, insurance, or a credit card. This number can change, depending on the state of your credit. If your credit is AAA, you will have the highest possible credit score. If your credit is not so good, then you will have a pretty low credit score. A score of 760 or above is considered excellent, while a score below 620 will tell anyone who checks that you are a bad credit risk. [Read more]
Contacting The Credit Bureaus
May 20, 2008
The law states that you have a right to see your credit file at times other than the once a year free credit report that you can request from the three major credit bureaus. If any of the following circumstances apply to you, you can contact TransUnion, Experian, or Equifax at any time.
Did you apply for credit, but you were denied because of something that is in your credit file? This happens more than you think, but if you are sure that there should be nothing in your credit file that would keep a company from granting you credit, contact the credit bureau listed at the bottom of the letter you will receive. [Read more]
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