When Too Many Credit Scores are Confusing

You signed up for a credit monitoring site like Credit Karma that gives you a free credit score. You got a credit card with a company that provides a free score every month. A second credit card company gives you yet another credit score. When none of them are the same, it can be...
When Too Many Credit Scores are Confusing

How To Boost Your Credit Score Without Debt

Has your credit taken a hit, and you desperately need a boost to help you qualify for a lower interest rate on that big-ticket item you are looking to finance? Whether it’s a new house, car or boat, a higher credit score could substantially lower your interest rate and save you hundreds or even t...
How To Boost Your Credit Score Without Debt

Do Credit Bureaus Update Credit Scores?

There seems to be a whole lot of confusion as to what information the 3 Credit bureaus TransUnion, Experian and Equifax receive, how often they receive it and just what do they do with it.
The credit bureaus receive information about you from your creditors like the banks where you have your...
Do Credit Bureaus Update Credit Scores?

Is A TransUnion Credit Score The Same As FICO?

TransUnion is one of  three credit reporting bureaus in the United States and has been in existence for over 40 years. The credit score that it sells on their website is the lesser known proprietary Vantage credit scoring system.
Is A TransUnion Credit Score Accurate?
When your creditors furnish ...
Is A TransUnion Credit Score The Same As FICO?