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The Benefits of Managing Credit Well...

It was about three years ago that I bought my present home. I was able to get a fantastic interest rate since my Fico score was well above an 800. I also wanted a Bloomingdales card but because of my knowledge of scores I waited until after I was approved for the loan. Once I had been approved for the loan I applied for the Bloomingdales card and my score, between the new credit and...

Holiday Shopping and Credit...

With Santa Claus on his way, children and adults looking forward to festive times full of giving and holiday spirit, it is important for all of us to stay focused on protecting our credit.   While waiting on line, to buy my husband a Christmas gift, I heard over and over again by the cashier ringing up each individuals purchases “Would you like to open a Lord and Taylor card and...

Activity of Revolving Credit...

Having a great variety of credit is not enough to have the highest scores.  If consumers do not use thier credit consistently inactive credit will reduce scores.  Make sure to use all of your credit at least 2-3 months a year. For more information on credit restoration, view North Shore Advisory’s...

Average Age of Credit...

When it comes to credit scores it is a great advantage to have old credit.  Ten to twenty years old is a great age since the older the better.  It is important to note that when a new account is opened it reduces the average age of credit. Because of this consumers should be careful of the timing when opening new credit. For more information on credit restoration, view North Shore...

Paying Patterns and Increasing Credit Sc...

Most consumers do not know that if they pay their bills early rather than on time thier scores will increase.  Try paying your bills (everything on your credit report) 10-12 days early and see what happens in 6 months to your credit scores. For more information on credit restoration, view North Shore Advisory’s...

Becoming an Authorized User on a Credit ...

Seasoned credit is excellent for your credit scores.  If a consumer has only a 2-3 year old credit history they can’t have very high scores.  Even though being an authorized user does not mean you are a primary card holder it still give a great boost to credit scores if the account is old.   Aged credit shows the consumers ability to manage credit for a long period of time. ...

How Can a Consumer Build Credit From the...

Without credit most consumers feel lost in terms of starting to build a credit profile.  If a consumer has a close friend or relative who has aged good credit it can be used to put the consumer on as an authorized user.  Within within 3-6 months the good credit will appear on the new card holders credit profile.   Unlike new credit that is opened it will not reduce the score for...

How do Balances on Revolving Credit Affe...

When balances are over 10% of limits on revolving credit scores begin to drop. The higher the balance the more the score drops. If a consumer went over the limit on balances of this type of credit the scores could drop over 100 points. The score drop would depend on how high the score is before the balance went over the limit. The higher the score the further it drops. For more...

Credit Karma Scores...

Credit Karma is a site online that offers free credit scores. What they don’t tell you is the score they offer is their own not a Fico Score. The Karma credit score range is from 300-900. The Fico Score is from 300-850. Make sure you are not comparing “apples to oranges”. For more information on credit restoration, view North Shore Advisory’s...

How to decide if Business Credit Monitor...

Is your company being passed over because of D&B credit scores? If Vendors are consistently extending credit to your business and if you are bidding and competing for projects your Dun and Bradstreet credit could make or break you. In this highly competitive economy where businesses are here today and gone tomorrow (whether they have been around for 30 or 2 years) using every tool...

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