Eight common ways to “protect” your credit score
Check your credit score regularly
Are FICO® Scores and VantageScore® Different?
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Did you know you don’t have only one credit score? There are many different credit scoring companies and credit scoring models, or differing methods of calculating credit scores. Credit scores are calculated based on the information in your credit reports.
Credit scores and the home buying process
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Buying a home can be an exciting step in your life. But it’s important to know how your credit scores may affect the home buying process. From the amount of money you can borrow, to whether you qualify for the best loan terms, credit scores can impact at least four aspects of home buying.
5 tips for saving on last-minute back-to-school shopping
Summer goes by quickly and before you know it, back-to-school season has arrived. Suddenly you realize you haven’t yet bought anything on your child’s back-to-school list. But don't panic. Whether your child is heading back to campus, or learning from home, here are five easy tips to keep you from spending a fortune on last-minute back-to-school items.