Establishing Credit

How to Report Your Rent Payments to Credit Bureaus Header - 01How to Report Your Rent Payments to Credit Bureaus
January 27, 2023
If you’re a renter trying to build credit, you may wonder whether you can report rent to credit bureaus. Read on to learn how to make these payments count. Read more.
Do You Have To Pay Taxes on Unemployment Benefits Header - 01Do You Have To Pay Taxes on Unemployment Benefits?
January 26, 2023
Yes, you have to pay taxes on unemployment benefits. Because unemployment benefits are counted as income, you will need to pay federal income taxes by law. Read more.
Why Is CREDCO On Your Credit Report & Can You Remove It Header - 01Why Is CREDCO On Your Credit Report & Can You Remove It?
January 26, 2023
CREDCO is short for CoreLogic CREDCO. If you applied for a mortgage, auto loan, or another type of credit, it may have appeared on your credit report. Read more.
How to Check Your Credit Score with an ITIN Number Header - 01How to Check Your Credit Score with an ITIN Number
January 23, 2023
Credit information is connected to an SSN, but there are other ways to check your score. Read on to learn how to check credit scores with an ITIN number. Read more.
Does Being An Authorized User Affect Your Credit Score Header - 01Does Being An Authorized User Affect Your Credit Score?
January 18, 2023
Building credit for the first time isn’t easy. Find out how being added as an authorized user on a credit card can affect your credit score. Read more.
12 Legit Ways To Live Rent Free Header - 0112 Legit Ways To Live Rent Free
January 18, 2023
Living rent free is where others are helping you pay for your living expenses. We'll provide a list of possible ways to reach that goal of living rent free. Read more.
Does Paying Rent Build Credit Header - 01Does Paying Rent Build Credit?
January 12, 2023
Does paying rent build credit? For most, simply paying your monthly rent won’t help build credit, but there are ways to use this bill to your advantage. Read more.
What Is WFDS and Why Is It On My Credit Report Header - 01What Is WFDS and Why Is It On My Credit Report?
January 12, 2023
Wells Fargo Dealer Services (WFDS) is the bank’s auto financing department, which has nearly 11,000 dealerships nationwide. We'll explain how they affect you. Read more.