How to Monitor Your Credit Report: The Advantages and Disadvantages of Three Different Strategies

Although there seems to be much greater awareness now about the importance of checking our credit reports periodically, many people still aren’t sure about exactly how to monitor their credit. In this article, I will identify three different ways in which consumers can monitor their credit, and Read more

Why You Should Monitor Your Credit Report on a Regular Basis

Are you monitoring your credit on a regular basis? If not, then you should be. There are two main reasons why it is so important that you do so.

First of all, regular monitoring is advisable in order to ensure the accuracy of your credit report. The information contained in your report can directly affect many different aspects of your life. Read more

How to Improve Your Credit Score: Common Myths and Misconceptions

By Art Garmon, Ph.D.

Because credit scores have become such an integral part of our financial lives, it is important that we understand what they’re all about. Unfortunately, however, one survey has revealed that there are many Americans who don’t really understand credit scores or how they work. Read more

Do I Need to Fix My Credit?

How do you know whether or not you need credit repair? Well, if your applications for loans and credit cards are being turned down repeatedly, then obviously your credit needs fixing. For many people, though, the need for repairing their credit is much less obvious. Read more