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College , Credit Education , Credit Score - 3 mins read

Paying Back Your Student Loans

Do You Know Your Grace Period? When the time comes to pay back your student loans, there’s a lot to consider – like your grace period. And the grace period differs, as it’s based on the various loans you may have. So, where to start? First, you need to know…

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College , Credit Education , Credit Score - 10 mins read

When Does it Make Sense to Refinance or Consolidate Your Student Loans?

With interest rates hovering near all-time lows, we see commercials and ads for home refinancing all the time. By choosing a new loan with a lower interest rate and better terms, the experts say, you can lock in a lower monthly mortgage payment, extend or reduce your loan’s term, and pay less in…

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Credit Education , Credit Score - 2 mins read

3 Easy Moves That Will Boost Your Credit Score

For better or worse, your credit score is one of the most important numbers in your life. Lenders use that score to determine if you’re a good credit risk, if they’ll give you a loan, and how much they’ll charge you for all kinds of loans. If you are a…

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College , Credit Education , Credit Score - 4 mins read

5 Ways to Build Your Credit From Scratch

Establishing a positive credit history now can be beneficial down the road when you want to qualify for an auto loan or a mortgage. This may be especially true if you’re in college or have recently graduated, and are thinking about big purchases. Start Slow Good credit takes time to…

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Credit Education , Credit Score - 2 mins read

Improving Your Credit Score versus Credit Repair

Improving your credit score takes time, effort, and a plan. There is no quick fix, but with financially responsible behavior, you can improve your credit score. But let’s not confuse improving your credit score with credit repair. In fact, when it comes to credit repair companies, it’s buyer beware. According…

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Credit Education , Credit Report - 3 mins read

What is a Credit Report?

Your credit history is important to you and a lot of other people – banks, prospective employers, utility companies, credit card companies, and mortgage lenders to name a few. Why? Simply put, your credit history provides these and other people a look at how you manage financial responsibilities – and…