When you hear talks about credit score, they are usually speaking about your FICO Score, even though there are other scores like the FAKO score or Vantage Score. The former is used to describe any credit score that is not a FICO score. The latter is a brand of credit score that was launched by the three major credit bureaus – Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion in March … [Read more...]
Money Monday: Why You Need To Get Your FREE Credit Report
Your credit report is one of your most important financial documents, affecting everything from how much you pay for a mortgage to whether or not you can even be hired for certain jobs. Yet, according to a recent investigation, as few as one in five people haven't even bothered to check their credit report, even though a credit report can be obtained absolutely free. What … [Read more...]