Before you can get a mortgage, student loan or personal loan, lenders usually first check your credit score. But one lender – a San Francisco-based startup called SoFi – is... read more →
During financial literacy workshops that I give around the country, I leave about 30 - 45 minutes at the end for a q&a session with my audience. Here are the... read more →
If you’ve thought about ordering your free credit report, which credit reporting bureau should you contact? Many... read more →
If you’ve applied for a loan recently, your lender would have pulled your... read more →
If you’ve ever seen any of your FICO credit scores in the past, chances are you paid for them, probably anywhere from $12 to $15. Recently, however, myFICO.com (the consumer... read more →
If your FICO credit score falls between 760 and 850 points, you rate among... read more →
If you're out of work, nobody has to tell you how tough it can be to find a job. Now there is another obstacle to overcome before you land your... read more →
An inquiry in your credit file is a record of any application for credit that you made. For example, if you seek a mortgage, student loan or car loan, or... read more →
