Establishing Credit

What Is a Tradeline & How Does It Impact Your Credit Score Header - 01What Is a Tradeline & How Does It Impact My Credit Score?
January 10, 2023
A tradeline is simply an account listed on your credit report and all its associated details. Tradelines include credit cards, mortgages and student loans. Read more.
1-1 (2)New Year's Money Resolutions, Based on Your Zodiac
January 4, 2023
Ringing in the new year comes with its perks, as we are presented with a clean slate. Whether personally or professionally, intention setting will require a certain amount of hard work and dedication, and your money resolution for 2023 is no exception. Read more.
Man denied for a secured credit cardWhat to Do If You’re Denied a Secured Credit Card?
December 28, 2022
Getting rejected from a secured credit card can be confusing. We'll explain what to do if you were denied a secured credit card and the reasons why it happened. Read more.
Do Debit Cards Build Credit Header - 01Do Debit Cards Build Credit?
December 22, 2022
Curious if a debit card can build your credit? Discover how debit cards work, their impact on your credit score, and how to establish good credit habits. Read more.
Does Paying Phone Bills Help Build Your Credit Header - 01Does Paying Phone Bills Help Build Your Credit?
December 19, 2022
Phone bills are typically not reported to the major credit bureaus since they are not considered credit accounts. We'll explain how they can affect you. Read more.
build-creditHow to Build Credit
December 19, 2022
Learn how to build credit and lift your credit score effectively with our guide. Understand best ways to build credit, how your credit score is calculated, and how long it will take to build credit. Read more.
Do Credit Unions Help Build Credit Header - 01Do Credit Unions Help Build Credit?
December 14, 2022
This post will help you understand how credit unions work, how they differ from commercial banks, and how credit unions can help you build credit. Read more.
00 Cities with the highest utility billsCities With the Highest Utility Bills
December 8, 2022
One of the biggest drivers of price increases has been skyrocketing energy costs, which Americans have been feeling both at the gas pump and through higher utility bills. Read more.