Bad credit doesn’t just affect your chances of getting a loan or credit card—it can impact nearly every part of your life. It could mean being denied a place to live, a car to drive, or even a job opportunity. Today, more companies than ever are looking at your credit to decide if they’ll do business with you
When you consistently pay your bills on time, lenders are more likely to raise your credit limits. But keep in mind—credit card issuers review your credit score before making any changes. A poor credit history can not only prevent increases but could even result in lower limits, which hurts your score further by raising your credit utilization ratio. Strengthen your credit, and greater financial flexibility will follow
When you consistently pay your bills on time, lenders are more likely to raise your credit limits. But keep in mind—credit card issuers review your credit score before making any changes. A poor credit history can not only prevent increases but could even result in lower limits, which hurts your score further by raising your credit utilization ratio. Strengthen your credit, and greater financial flexibility will follow
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Home-ownership has always been the American Dream. Bad credit is the nightmare that keeps you from realizing that dream. Many banks won’t finance a mortgage until you’ve repaired your credit and those that will approve you with poor credit will charge you a significantly higher interest rate
Home-ownership has always been the American Dream. Bad credit is the nightmare that keeps you from realizing that dream. Many banks won’t finance a mortgage until you’ve repaired your credit and those that will approve you with poor credit will charge you a significantly higher interest rate
Part of fixing your credit means tackling those collection accounts. Until then, you may be bombarded with nonstop calls and letters from debt collectors. Even if you take steps to block one collector, debts often get sold or transferred—starting the cycle all over again. Each new collector means new headaches and more letters to send. Want peace of mind? Start by resolving your collections
Part of fixing your credit means tackling those collection accounts. Until then, you may be bombarded with nonstop calls and letters from debt collectors. Even if you take steps to block one collector, debts often get sold or transferred—starting the cycle all over again. Each new collector means new headaches and more letters to send. Want peace of mind? Start by resolving your collections
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