Getting My Credit Score Above 700: Raise the Bar

Credit is a scary subject for many of us. I find that is because many people do not fully understand credit and how their credit score is impacted. Once you gain a clear understanding of credit, you can take control and get your credit score above 700. There is some basic information that is useful for you to understand in order to improve your financial health.

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Credit Management Related Definitions and Terms: Credit 101

There are so many ways one can explain credit management, but let’s stick with this: Credit management means making timely payments, managing debts, using credit wisely, and taking steps to put your credit in the most positive light possible.

There are also many terms you need to know. If you try to do this without knowing common terms of credit management, you are going to find yourself drowning in a sea of confusion and- possibly- giving up before you even get started well.

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The 3 Main Credit Bureaus Plus The Hidden 4th: Meet Innovis

You may have heard the terms credit score and credit report. You may know that your credit score impacts getting a mortgage, a new car, and even insurance for that car. Have you ever been denied a credit card or a personal loan? Did you ever find out why? Do you really understand why your credit score impacts those items?

It all starts with a credit report that lists your entire credit history and ends with a three-digit number. To make matters worse, it may seem confusing when you learn there are different credit bureaus that all report a little differently. Keep reading to find out more information about all of the credit bureaus, including the fourth one of which you rarely hear.

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Your Business Credit Guide That Gets Down to Business

It does not matter if you have a brand new start up, or you have a well established business, they all face the same credit concerns. Even when your business is doing really well and making a large amount of profit, you must work hard to maintain great credit. You also must be careful not to get your business credit tangled up with your personal credit. That could prove to be a disaster for your business and for your personally.

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How to Prevent Identity Theft to Keep Your Credit Safe

Even if you do everything you can to protect your own identity, so many organizations have suffered from breeches and loss of information that directly impact you. No matter what you do, you cannot always be sure that your information is always protected. You must put every precaution you can in place and keep your eye on your own information.

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Credit Utilization Explained by A Credit Expert

When it comes to understanding your credit, you may feel completely lost. You may hear terms and have no idea what they really mean. Do not feel bad because you probably are not the only one.

There are definitely some things you should know when it comes to using credit properly. Once you know the details, it is easier for you to make good decisions when it comes to credit usage.

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