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Interesting Experian History Most consumers are familiar with Experian. But there are a few interesting tidbits that most people don’t know about the company.  Here

Interesting Equifax History Equifax is the oldest and largest credit bureau in existence today. They were originally founded in 1898, 70 years before the creation

Although it’s wise to pay off all your credit card debt, it’s also practical to have one or two good credit cards. When you travel

Buying a home is exciting. It’s also one of the most important financial decisions you’ll make. Choosing a mortgage to pay for your new home

First, there are three basic categories of information included in a credit report. These are: Basic Personal Information: This is pretty self-explanatory. Included in your credit

If you are struggling with big debt, you most likely are focusing on the financial consequences of your predicament. According to Credit Sesame’s 2016 proprietary data,

Watch our short video to learn what to consider when choosing how much to put down.

Going to grad school. Buying a home to call your own. Landing a dream job. These are major milestones that many of us have on

Your credit report paints a picture of your financial history by detailing your experience with credit cards, loans, and other financial vehicles. Your credit score

Checking your credit reports on an annual basis can be a great idea. A study done by the Federal Trade Commission found that 25% of

The first step to improving your credit score is to obtain a current copy of your credit report. Once you have something to work from,

Your credit score not only determines whether or not you can get a credit card, mortgage, or auto loan, it’s also a critical factor in

Having “good” credit sounds like something you don’t really need to be concerned with until you’re ready to pony up a down payment on a