Establishing Credit

Bad credit could lead you to being denied. What is a subprime credit score?
July 14, 2020
Learn what subprime credit means, and what you can do about it. Read more.
Destney J. built her credit from scratch with Self. Building Credit From Scratch with College Student Destney J.
July 9, 2020
Have trouble gaining access to credit for the first time? You're not alone. Learn how Destney overcame that same problem and worked her way to good credit. Read more.
A person with a 500 credit score sits on a credit card. Credit Cards for 500 Credit Score
June 18, 2020
Get the complete guide to credit cards if you have bad credit in the 500-600 credit score range. Read more.
Sharita Humphrey is a Certified Financial Education Instructor based in Houston, TX. Sharita Humphrey: From Homeless to Homeowner
June 9, 2020
If Sharita could turn her financial life around, so can you. Learn how she transformed her finances and credit here. Read more.
A colorful illustration of a credit score range arch with apartment buildings in the foreground.Renting an Apartment with a 500 Credit Score
April 28, 2020
Looking to rent an apartment with a 500 credit score? Explore options and strategies to help secure a rental, even with low credit. Read more.
An image of a semi-transparent woman on a park bench in a city.Do You Have Insufficient Credit History?
April 27, 2020
The word "insufficient" gets thrown around a lot in finance. Here's what it means when it comes to your credit. Read more.
The costs associated with using a credit card. What are the Costs Involved in Using a Credit Card?
March 10, 2020
If you're not careful, using credit cards can get expensive. Here are some common credit card fees to watch out for... Read more.
high rise buildings What Does a Credit Bureau Do and Why?
February 13, 2020
What are credit bureaus, what data do they collect on you and how do they use it? Get the answers here. Read more.

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