Credit Building Insights
Expert guidance on tradelines, credit repair, and score-building strategies from the Boost Credit 101 team.
Big Limits: Everyone Wants Them
So, you just got a new credit card with great terms for balance transfers and low interest for purchases, but, your credit limit is only $500. Some people like
Can a Bad Credit Score Affect Your Job Hunt?
Most of us know that our credit score can affect our ability to rent property and take out loans for cars, houses and education. However, did you know that your
Can Credit Cards Help You Improve Your Credit Score?
Whether you're a college student just wading into the financial waters or have just moved to this country and have no US-based credit history, you may be wonder
Can Tradelines Boost Your Credit Score?
Do you have bad credit or no credit? Do you have decent credit, but want to amplify your credit score? You’ve likely heard all the traditional advice for improv
CPNs: The Real Story
Your credit is in disarray. You have overdue payments, missed payments, collection attempts and other derogatory information on your credit report. Things canno
Creative Ways To Boost Your Credit Score Fast
Most people are familiar with common methods of raising credit scores, such as paying down debts and avoiding missed payments. However, when you want to raise y
Credit Mistakes You Don't Know You're Making
Unfortunately for many of us, VISA really is everywhere we want to be. Thanks to impulse purchasing and poor budgeting habits, the convenience of a credit card
Credit Myths Debunked: True Methods for Score Improvement
Your credit score is what potential lenders check to see how often you have made your payments on time, how much credit you use, how much credit you still have
FICO Credit Score vs. VANTAGE Credit Score
Credit scores: They determine whether we can buy a home, car and even get student loans. Consumers in general are captive to credit reporting agencies. We expec
FICO's New Credit Score Calculation: Will It Boost Your Credit?
FICO, the major credit scoring company in the US, recently made changes to the way they calculate credit scores. These changes might improve some people's credi