According to Equifax, one of the three major credit reporting bureaus, the average credit score for people in the United States hovers around 698. That’s a decent score and one high enough to get you access to various forms of credit including mortgages, credit...
People often find the credit check process to be mysterious. You apply for a loan or credit card, and then you may find out you don’t qualify for the offer because of your credit. But what does that mean, exactly, and what’s the process of a credit check?...
You listened to the advice of friends and family on the common tips listed in articles about personal financial management. You went ahead and ordered a copy of your credit report. But now that you’re looking at it, you’re wondering: How do you analyze a credit...
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