The simple answer according to FICO is 715. But average means different things when it comes to one’s age, where they live, and how much money they make. There are also so many scoring models out there, it’s hard to tell where one stands. One thing for certain is getting yourself in a position to […]
Tag Archives: building credit
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Aug
Aug
I Have No Credit History! “I’ll just pay cash for everything.” I have said many things in my life with the best of intention, but this had to be the one that hurt the most when it failed. When I was younger, like most people out there, I saw credit as a trap to get […]
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Aug
Aug
I Have No Credit History! “I’ll just pay cash for everything.” I have said many things in my life with the best of intention, but this had to be the one that hurt the most when it failed. When I was younger, like most people out there, I saw credit as a trap to get […]
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Jun
Jun
Leaving Credit Card Debt Behind Credit Card debt is increasing for many American families. According to Experian, most family units with a bank card that consists of over $6,000 in debt. For many, this debt can be hard to manage! Do you keep asking yourself why your debts continue to pile up with little to […]
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Jun
Jun
Leaving Credit Card Debt Behind Credit Card debt is increasing for many American families. According to Experian, most family units with a bank card that consists of over $6,000 in debt. For many, this debt can be hard to manage! Do you keep asking yourself why your debts continue to pile up with little to […]
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Apr
Apr
Building Up Your Fico Understanding and building credit in a positive way takes discipline and some education. Do you recall being taught in school, how to build your credit scores? Did your teachers let you know how big of a role credit would play in your life as you got older? Honestly, it is probably […]
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Mar
Mar
I Have No Credit History! “I’ll just pay cash for everything.” I have said many things in my life with the best of intention, but this had to be the one that hurt the most when it failed. When I was younger, like most people out there, I saw credit as a trap to get […]
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Dec
Dec
Time For A New Car? Several years ago when I was broken down on the side of the interstate in my 92 Jeep Cherokee I thought to myself “My next car is going to be brand new so I don’t have to deal with this gain!” I new that I would need to finance as […]
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Dec
Dec
Time For A New Car? Several years ago when I was broken down on the side of the interstate in my 92 Jeep Cherokee I thought to myself “My next car is going to be brand new so I don’t have to deal with this gain!” I new that I would need to finance as […]
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Nov
Nov
Time to Pass Go: How to Establish a Good Credit Score Whether it’s finding a home for your growing family, financing your dream car, entering a career or even attempting to acquire a decent rate on car insurance, everything in our lives revolves around credit. No matter what you do, someone is going to […]