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Credit Score 101
Your credit score determines if you can be approved for a loan, can get a good deal on a cell phone plan, can have utilities in your name, and can be approved for a credit card. But, what if you’re like one of the 45 million Americans who have a…
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Credit Education , Homeownership - 7 mins read
What Credit Score Do You Need To Buy A House?
What Credit Score Do You Need To Get Approved For A Mortgage? For many people, homeownership is part of the American dream – you work hard and save up to buy your dream home. And to make that dream a reality, most likely, you’ll need a home mortgage. When applying…
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College - 3 mins read
The Long-Term Impact of Student Loan Debt
You’re in college to earn a degree to get that dream job. And like millions of Americans, you probably had to get a student loan to help pay for tuition, books, and living expenses. That means when you graduate, you’ll have student debt. Unfortunately, student debt has long-term effects on…
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Credit Education , Credit Score - 7 mins read
Understanding Your Credit Score
Your credit score is a number between 300-850 that gives lenders an idea of your ability to repay loans in a timely manner. The higher your score, the better chance you’ll have of securing a loan with a lower interest rate, which means you’ll pay less money in interest over…
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Credit Education , Credit Score - 8 mins read
Fair, Good, or Excellent? What Each Credit Rating Gets You
We talk a lot about the importance of a good credit score and steps you can take if you want to raise your score. But do you know why? A credit score that falls in the good or excellent range will get you better terms and lower interest rates than…
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Credit Repair - 4 mins read
Rentreporters vs Experian Boost
You’ve probably heard of Experian Boost as a way to “boost” your credit. But what is it, does it work and is it an alternative to RentReporters? (hint, it’s not!) Keep reading and learn more about Experian Boost! What Is Experian Boost? Experian Boost is a free service that gives…
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Credit Education , Credit Score - 8 mins read
Nurture Your Credit: What’s a Good Score and How to Maintain it
Your credit score is a number that you may have taken for granted, at least until it was time to achieve some of your life goals like applying for a mortgage, an auto loan, or credit cards. The fact is...your credit score is important, and it follows you your whole…
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College - 11 mins read
Everything You Need To Know About Paying Back Student Debt
College is expensive and if you're like most undergraduates, you probably took out a student loan. In fact, nearly 70% of graduates have student debt and 44 million Americans have a total of $1.71 trillion in student loan debt! When it’s time to pay back those loans, it's important to…
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Renting Tips - 45 mins read
Rental Assistance Programs By State
Since the beginning of the pandemic, renters have been protected from eviction and not required to pay rent if they can prove financial hardships due to COVID-19. However, the rent payments are not forgiven entirely. They are in a forbearance program which means the rent must be paid back at…
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Credit Education , Credit Score - 8 mins read
6 Things That Hurt Your Credit Score
Your credit score plays a big part in your life. Not only does it affect the interest rates you pay when buying a house or car, but it can also affect the deposit you pay when renting, your insurance premiums, and even your job applications. Your credit score matters so…