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What Is A Bad Credit Score, Anyway?

Posted: September 23, 2015 Views: 214

There’s a lot of information out there about bad credit scores, and for the most part, many people are at least somewhat aware of what bad credit is. You already might be aware of the fact that a score under 600 is typically considered to be a high risk score. You may already have heard that people with a credit score under 550 almost always get rejected for loans of any kind. But, most...

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5 Ways To Improve Credit Fast

Posted: September 18, 2015 Views: 186

We often don’t realize how crucial a credit score is until we actually need to get a loan. The problem is that it’s just too common to notice that our credit scores might not be good enough to get the loan that we need, when we really need it. When that happens, we all will end up doing a mad dash for credit. Here’s how to get the most out of your credit improvement work in the...

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What Is The Lowest Credit Score Possible?

Posted: September 16, 2015 Views: 479

If you have bad credit, it’s all too easy to feel like you have the lowest score out there. With over ½ of all credit scores landing well above 650, having bad credit can make it feel like you have the lowest credit score in the world. Believe it or not, even having a 540 or a 510 isn’t as bad as you think it is.  The lowest possible credit score you can have will,...

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What’s The Highest Possible Credit Score?

Posted: September 11, 2015 Views: 185

It’s no secret that everyone wants to have a high credit score, and that most people will always want to improve their credit score in one way or another. For some people, having what is considered to be a good credit score isn’t enough. No, they’ll want to have a perfect credit score. But what really is that, anyway? The answer is that the highest possible credit score can...

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Why Check Your Credit Score?

Posted: September 8, 2015 Views: 80

For most people, their credit scores are an afterthought. It’s not like people will choose to schedule a time every year to glance at whether their scores have gone up or down. In most cases, people will only check their credit score if they are looking to make a large purchase like a house or a car. This isn’t a good thing; in fact, you should check your credit score at least 3 times...

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Does Credit Counseling Affect Credit Score?

Posted: September 4, 2015 Views: 86

At ScoreCure, we’re often shocked to find out how many of our clients are scared about asking for help, simply because they are worried that even asking for credit counseling could harm their credit scores. Understandably, credit counseling does have a stigma against it. After all, most people don’t think that you’d need credit score counseling if you actually had good credit....

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5 Ways To Avoid Hurting Your Credit

Posted: September 3, 2015 Views: 117

After reading up on credit scores, you’ll probably notice that every day life actually can ding your scores. Even something as simple as perusing for a new car can mean that your credit can drop as much as 20 points – just from a hard inquiry alone! With credit scores being so fragile, how can you avoid major credit damage? We decided to offer some tips. If you do need to get a...

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What You Should Know About The Credit Scores Range

Posted: August 28, 2015 Views: 277

You may already know that credit scores can range from as little as 300 to as high as 900, depending on the credit reporting bureau that reports it. You also may be aware of the fact that there is an algorithm that is used in determining credit scores, and that your credit score can determine whether or not you’re actually good to go for a loan, a credit card, or even a job. But really,...

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Understanding Credit Scores

Posted: August 25, 2015 Views: 84

When you’re dealing with a potential need for a loan, or trying to get a new credit card, or even trying to complete an apartment application form, you will have to face your credit score. Credit scores are increasingly important in society, and nowadays, you can barely do anything without a good score. But what are credit scores? What do they do? Why do they do what they do? This quick...

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How To Improve Your Credit Score Fast

Posted: August 21, 2015 Views: 236

Getting a great credit score usually will take months or even years to achieve, but the problem that many face is that they only think of improving it when they actually find out that they need good credit. If you’re in a bind and need good credit fast, there are several ways to improve your score. Here are some of our best tips. Tip #1: Dispute incorrect markings. If there’s a...

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