Personal Finance Blog

DES-305-57 Smart Ways to Use Your Tax Refund
January 23, 2026
If you're expecting a refund from Uncle Sam this tax season, it's important to spend it wisely. Here are seven financially savvy ways to put your tax refund to good use. Read more.
can-you-pay-for-a-car-lease-with-a-credit-card-heroCan You Pay For a Car Lease With a Credit Card?
January 21, 2026
Think about this before paying your car lease with a credit card. Read more.
Self Insufficient Credit HistoryDo You Have Insufficient Credit History?
January 19, 2026
The word "insufficient" gets thrown around a lot in finance. Here's what it means when it comes to your credit. Read more.
Why Is CREDCO On Your Credit Report & Can You Remove It Header - 01Why Is CREDCO On Your Credit Report & Can You Remove It?
January 16, 2026
CREDCO is short for CoreLogic CREDCO. If you applied for a mortgage, auto loan, or another type of credit, it may have appeared on your credit report. Read more.
How to Update Your Credit Report Quickly (Rapid Rescoring) Header - 01How to Update Your Credit Report Quickly (Rapid Rescoring)
January 14, 2026
If you’re applying for a time-sensitive loan, a lender may be able to use a rapid rescore to update your credit report quickly to show recent positive changes. Read more.
person-looking-at-their-credit-reportWhat Is THD/CBNA On My Credit Report and Can I Remove It?
January 12, 2026
THD/CBNA stands for The Home Depot/Citibank North America because Citibank issues The Home Depot credit cards. Read more.
VantageScore vs. FICO Header - 01VantageScore® vs. FICO®: How Credit Score Models Differ
January 9, 2026
VantageScore® and FICO® are both credit scoring models but have some key differences. Read on to learn how the two compare and impact your credit score. Read more.
Secured Loans vs. Unsecured Loans Header - 01Secured Loans vs. Unsecured Loans: Key Differences & Benefits
January 7, 2026
Secured and unsecured loans provide different benefits to consumers, but have their drawbacks—here are the key differences between the two loan types. Read more.