During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people were laid off from their jobs causing their expenses to become unaffordable. Many people were unable to purchase some necessities and desired products outright, which caused them to turn to the buy now, pay later (BNPL) program.

Financial decisions like purchasing a cell phone or applying to rent an apartment or house will require you to have your credit score in good standing. A low credit score can also allow lenders to charge you a higher upfront cost or pay more money because you aren’t considered creditworthy.

Credit ghosts are people who have no credit score, but they could improve their financial situation by building credit. Here's what is a credit ghost and what to know if you are one.

Your credit score is used by lenders to determine your credit risk when it comes to borrowing money. The higher your credit score, generally speaking, the more you'll be able to borrow, and the lower your interest rate. That can save you thousands of dollars over the life of your loan. So, if you're looking to purchase a home, read on to learn how to optimize your credit score.

On March 18, 2022, the three credit reporting agencies, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, have announced users’ medical collection debt will be removed from their credit reports if they have been paid.

With some careful planning and prudent spending habits, there is a home for almost every budget and financial circumstance.

Federal law mandates that a person is entitled to receive a free credit report from each of the three national reporting agencies, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, every 12 months. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, you can now get reports per week.

When applying for a loan to make large financial purchases, such as a home or a car, one of the things the lender takes a look at is your credit score. Your credit score is important because it is part of the decision to either approve or deny your loan.

You applied for a bank account, but your application gets denied. A few weeks later, you receive a packet in the mail that includes your ChexSystem FACTA report explaining the reason for the rejection.

The three major credit bureaus Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion, are now offering free credit report checks every week until April 2021.

The headlines about being “payment-free for 90 days due to COVID-19” are dangerous because some people do not read past the headline and assume that they can skip their bill payments.