Credit

Image of an 18-year-old woman reviewing her new credit score on her mobile phoneHow To Establish Credit At 18
October 23, 2018
Your credit history will be important throughout your life. Only 18? It's not too soon to start building credit. Find the three best ways to get started here. Read more.
An illustration of a prepaid cardDo Prepaid Cards Build Credit?
October 1, 2018
Looking for easy and affordable ways to build credit? Unfortunately prepaid cards won't help. But you have alternatives, including secured cards and credit builder loans. Read more.
Do Medical Bills Affect Your Credit ScoreUnpaid Medical Bills Can Hurt Your Credit. Take Control.
September 14, 2018
Unpaid medical bills can go to collections and appear on your credit report. See what you can do to prevent medical debts from hurting your credit. Read more.
Different credit cardsCan You Still Build Credit When Your Credit Is Frozen?
September 11, 2017
Credit freezes can carry a negative connotation. In reality, they exist as a way to protect you and your credit. Credit freezes not only secure against and manage the consequences of identity theft, they also have no impact whatsoever on your credit scores. Read more.
UK US credit scoresDoes Your US Credit Transfer to the UK?
July 1, 2017
Planning your move to the UK? Here's what you need to know about building credit on the British isles. Read more.
How prison can destroy your credit score and what to do about itHow Time in Jail or Prison Can Affect Your Credit
October 17, 2016
A prison term isn’t reported on your credit, so incarceration won't affect your credit score, right? Wrong. Here are a few reasons that may cause a credit score to drop in prison. Read more.
The Meaning of Credit AccessThe Meaning of Credit Access
March 15, 2016
Credit has become less of a privilege and more of a consumer right. Access to credit enables not only purchase flexibility, but the ability to own a home, rent an apartment, get insurance, and more. For businesses and individuals alike, access to credit is more important than ever before. Read more.