Month: June 2017

When applying for credit, we know that we are likely to be subjected to the traditional credit search, where the potential creditor will check our credit history through one of the three main credit reporting agencies, Trans Union, Equifax and Experian.  However, for those who do not have an established credit history, there may be […]

The Fair Credit Reporting Act, more commonly referred to as the FCRA, is the federal statute that was enacted to protect consumer rights in the credit reporting industry.  This law is a consumer minded statute that ensures accuracy and fairness in reporting and dissemination of your financial information.  The FCRA specifically outlines consumer rights but […]

When going for an interview most employers want to conduct a background check.  Employers want to delve into you personal and financial history to ensure that if you ace your interview there is nothing lurking in your credit that may raise a red flag.  In order to conduct a background check, employers must receive your […]

As a consumer, understanding your FICO score is a useful tool to improving your credit.  FICO is the most common credit scoring model used by creditors and lenders to make a decision on whether or not to lend you money.  Because the lending industry is constantly changing, your FICO score needs to evolve too. Introducing […]