VantageScore Drops Paid Collections

vantagescore

Recently, VantageScore announced that it is updating its scoring model. One of the changes coming is the decision to drop paid collections accounts from the credit scoring model. When an account goes to collections, it can create a negative mark … [Read more...]

Quizzle.com is the easiest way to get a complete understanding of your credit. Visit Quizzle.com to get your free credit report and score. No purchase or credit card required!

Will Paying My Cell Phone Bill Affect My Credit?

cellphonebill

Next to paying for a roof over your head and keeping the lights on, a cell phone bill (and the cell phone that comes with it) is probably at the top of your list as a “necessary” monthly expense. Whether you just have a cell phone plan for … [Read more...]

Quizzle.com is the easiest way to get a complete understanding of your credit. Visit Quizzle.com to get your free credit report and score. No purchase or credit card required!

Monday Motivation: How Your Credit Score is Impacting Your Job Hunt (and How to Improve it)

mondaymotivation

Your credit score can determine whether or not you can secure a good rate on your mortgage, get approved for a car loan or open up a credit card. But did you know your credit score could be standing in the way between you and a job? Thanks to The … [Read more...]

Quizzle.com is the easiest way to get a complete understanding of your credit. Visit Quizzle.com to get your free credit report and score. No purchase or credit card required!

Would You Wear a Sign with Your Credit Score on it?

creditscorecloud

The mere mention of the phrase ‘credit score’ can send chills down the backs of some people and I’d like to know why. Given the importance of a credit score (after all, it is one of the keys to your personal credit kingdom), I’m fascinated … [Read more...]

Quizzle.com is the easiest way to get a complete understanding of your credit. Visit Quizzle.com to get your free credit report and score. No purchase or credit card required!

How to Make Sure Your Credit Report Doesn’t Destroy Your Job Prospects

creditreportjob

You already know that credit affects your ability to buy a home or a car, but did you know it could prevent you from getting a job as well? Even worse, the people who are most vulnerable to "credit discrimination" are unemployed and often have bad … [Read more...]

Quizzle.com is the easiest way to get a complete understanding of your credit. Visit Quizzle.com to get your free credit report and score. No purchase or credit card required!

VantageScore Updates Its Credit Scoring Model

creditscorenumbersfeatured

VantageScore, the credit scoring model created by the three major credit bureaus, is rolling out a new version. The new version, dubbed VantageScore 3.0, is expected to boost the credit scores of many applicants, according to CNN Money. What’s … [Read more...]

Quizzle.com is the easiest way to get a complete understanding of your credit. Visit Quizzle.com to get your free credit report and score. No purchase or credit card required!

Is Your Credit History Keeping You from a Job?

creditandjob

A new study indicates that some Americans find it difficult to get jobs due to the information contained in their credit reports. CNN Money reports that a study conducted by the Demos think-tank suggests that about 25% of Americans are required … [Read more...]

Quizzle.com is the easiest way to get a complete understanding of your credit. Visit Quizzle.com to get your free credit report and score. No purchase or credit card required!

5 Things to Look for Every Time You Check Your Credit Report

check-creditlg

You pull your credit report. You now have this mound of paper sitting in front of you, but do you really know what you are looking for? There at least five things to look for every time you check your credit report. Not only is it information you … [Read more...]

Quizzle.com is the easiest way to get a complete understanding of your credit. Visit Quizzle.com to get your free credit report and score. No purchase or credit card required!

Non-Credit Ways Your Credit Score Matters

creditscorebig

By now, most of us know that a credit score matters when you’re looking for a loan. If you want approval for a mortgage, or the best rate on a car loan, you need a good credit score. But, if you’re not planning to borrow, your credit score … [Read more...]

Quizzle.com is the easiest way to get a complete understanding of your credit. Visit Quizzle.com to get your free credit report and score. No purchase or credit card required!

History of the 3 Credit Reporting Bureaus (Infographic)

infographicfeatured

[Read more...]

Quizzle.com is the easiest way to get a complete understanding of your credit. Visit Quizzle.com to get your free credit report and score. No purchase or credit card required!

The Big Game – It’s more than just a game

superbowlimage

Football fans across the country are gearing up for the biggest game of the season - the Super Bowl. On Sunday, February 3, more than 70,000 frenzied football fans will pour into the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans to watch the Baltimore … [Read more...]

Quizzle.com is the easiest way to get a complete understanding of your credit. Visit Quizzle.com to get your free credit report and score. No purchase or credit card required!