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How long does negative credit remain on reports

How long does negative credit remain on reports

Having negative information on your credit reports can feel like a life sentence but there is a time limit to most negative credit entries.

Should you dispute an incorrect BofA credit account number on credit reports

Should you dispute an incorrect BofA credit account number on credit reports

Account number on credit report differs from account number on credit card, should you dispute an incorrect account number?

Top 5 Reasons Your Credit Application was Denied

Top 5 Reasons Your Credit Application was Denied

Getting denied credit can sometimes come as a shock, find out 5 top reasons you may have been denied credit.

How a Bad Credit Score Can Affect Employment Opportunities

How a Bad Credit Score Can Affect Employment Opportunities

A great resume, good references and an interview are no longer the only determinants for many employers, bad credit scores can affect an applicant’s ability to get hired.

Payment Reporting Builds Credit: A way to report nontraditional credit items

Payment Reporting Builds Credit: A way to report nontraditional credit items

Supplement negative credit files with positive information with this little known resource available to consumers

5 Little known items that can appear on your credit report

5 Little known items that can appear on your credit report

Keeping up with the information on your credit report may get a little more challenging as more businesses, municipalities and utility companies report unpaid debt to credit bureaus.

Late rent payments could be added to your Experian credit report

Late rent payments could be added to your Experian credit report

Traditionally rental payments have not been a part of the major credit reporting agencies but now, consumers who pay rent late may find a ding on their credit reports.

3 Simple Ways to Add Good Credit to Credit Reports

3 Simple Ways to Add Good Credit to Credit Reports

One of the best ways to change your credit score is to add good credit to your credit reports and there are 3 simple ways to add good credit.

The unholy alliance of employment and credit history

The unholy alliance of employment and credit history

Employers are weeding out potential employees based upon the applicant’s credit history.

Who Can View Your Credit Reports

Who Can View Your Credit Reports

Access to private financial information in consumer credit reports is increasing. Your private information is being bundled and sold.