Consumers applying for credit are sometimes surprised to find out the credit score they have been monitoring is different from the credit score the lender uses to evaluate their credit application. This happens because there are many different ... READ MORE
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The persistent falsehood – leave a small balance on your credit card every billing cycle to build a credit score – has no basis in fact. The truth - if you leave a balance on your credit card - you accrue interest on both existing and new ... READ MORE
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Fair Isaac Corporation developed FICO® Score models to rate a consumer’s credit history. Since 1989, the company has developed many different scoring models to sell to lenders and consumers. A pie chart is often used to explain factors ... READ MORE
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Free One-on-One Financial Guidance UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County provides free one-on-one help with basic personal finance topics. We have Florida Master Money Mentors who can help you develop a strategy to reach your financial goals. ... READ MORE
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UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County provides free one-on-one help with basic personal finance. We have Florida Master Money Mentors that can help you develop a strategy to reach your financial goals. Florida Master Money Mentors can provide ... READ MORE
Category: Money MattersPromotions such as – We Can Repair Your Credit – are everywhere. They imply that all you need to do is hire a service to get negative items wiped off your credit history and your credit score will instantly improve. The reality is that consumers ... READ MORE
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