Category: Building Credit

Why You Need ExtraCredit in Your Life

January 19, 2021 Building Credit Credit Cards

What do you need your credit score for? In a nutshell, a lot. Credit cards, loans, mortgages, APR, even renting an apartment—whether or not you qualify is based largely on your credit score. If your credit is less-than-ideal, you know it can make your life just that much harder.    Having a bad credit score can hold... Read More

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The Smart Way to Rebuild Credit

January 11, 2021 Building Credit Credit Cards

Even if you’re not the most organized person, you should have a plan for building a good credit score.  The good news is building credit isn’t complicated — you just need to know a few things to get started. Know What You’re Dealing With If you don’t know what’s broken, you’re going to struggle to... Read More

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