Hey there, family! You just spent a lot of money on a new crib, which is great! Now you’re looking at a brand-new car to park in the driveway. But wait, is it really okay to buy a car after buying a house? I get it—you want to ride in style—but let’s talk about how … Read more
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When you still owe the IRS for past taxes, it’s likely that the agency will be more willing to work with you—such as allowing you to pay your tax in monthly installments. To find out more about how owing the IRS will affect your credit watch this video. Hello, I’m Scott from TurboTax, with important … Read more
If you fail to repay a debt and your lender sells that debt to a collection agency, you can end up with two negative entries in your credit reportâone for the original debt, and one for the collection account. The open date for a collection account may be months or even years after the original … Read more
Hey there, fam! Ever sat down, stared at your paycheck, and wondered, “Is this lil’ number messin’ with my credit score?” I’ve been there, trust me. We all wanna know if our salary—or lack thereof—is the reason we’re gettin’ denied for that shiny new credit card or loan. So, let’s cut to the chase: Does … Read more
Hey there, fam! If you’re wonderin’ whether them pesky bills piling up on your counter got anything to do with your credit score, you’ve come to the right spot. I’m here to spill the beans on how your monthly payments—or lack thereof—can make or break that magic number lenders are always peepin’ at. Whether you’re … Read more
A 710 credit score falls into the “good” band and will qualify you for some credit cards and loans, but may not get you the lowest rates. The products shown on this page are mostly or entirely from our advertising partners. They pay us when you click on one of their links and then do … Read more
A tier 2 credit score is a score that falls within the range of 670 and 799. Higher credit scores would be categorized within the first credit tier while scores below 670 would fall under the third credit tier. A credit tier is a way of organizing consumers and their credit scores. The most common … Read more
Your credit score is a big part of your financial life in the UK. It helps lenders decide if they will give you loans or credit cards and what interest rates to offer you. In the UK, there are three main credit reference agencies that calculate your credit score, and TransUnion is one of these … Read more
Cancellation of debt means your lender has agreed that you no longer have to repay what you owe. It could be through a debt settlement, bankruptcy or student loan forgiveness program. But the bad news is that you may owe taxes on the forgiven debt, it could affect your credit score, and the process can … Read more
