Credit

Do Medical Bills Affect Your Credit ScoreUnpaid Medical Bills Can Hurt Your Credit. Take Control.
September 14, 2018
Unpaid medical bills can go to collections and appear on your credit report. See what you can do to prevent medical debts from hurting your credit. Read more.
2 people at an interviewCan You Be Denied a Job Due to Bad Credit?
March 5, 2018
Unfortunately, companies have every right to deny you a job due to your poor credit history - in most states. Here are a few ways to get ahead of the potential problem. Read more.
Different credit cardsCan You Still Build Credit When Your Credit Is Frozen?
September 11, 2017
Credit freezes can carry a negative connotation. In reality, they exist as a way to protect you and your credit. Credit freezes not only secure against and manage the consequences of identity theft, they also have no impact whatsoever on your credit scores. Read more.
UK US credit scoresDoes Your US Credit Transfer to the UK?
July 1, 2017
Planning your move to the UK? Here's what you need to know about building credit on the British isles. Read more.
How prison can destroy your credit score and what to do about itHow Time in Jail or Prison Can Affect Your Credit
October 17, 2016
A prison term isn’t reported on your credit, so incarceration won't affect your credit score, right? Wrong. Here are a few reasons that may cause a credit score to drop in prison. Read more.
The Meaning of Credit AccessThe Meaning of Credit Access
March 15, 2016
Credit has become less of a privilege and more of a consumer right. Access to credit enables not only purchase flexibility, but the ability to own a home, rent an apartment, get insurance, and more. For businesses and individuals alike, access to credit is more important than ever before. Read more.