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Credit Score Q&A: Foreclosure from 7 years ago, tips for boosting our scores before we purchase a home?

We are looking to purchase a home by the end of summer, any tips on how to quickly boost our scores? My husband has a foreclosure (from 7 years ago)...  More »


Credit Score Stress Test: Credit Score Strength by State

Credit Sesame analyzed the credit score ranges of consumers across the United States, looking at which states had the most amount of people falling between the excellent and good range,...  More »


March Madness: 5 Tips to Keep Your Credit Score from Looking Like Your Busted Brackets

In the spirit of March Madness and the final games this weekend, Credit Sesame Founder and CEO, Adrian Nazari shares five lesser known credit score improvement tips to keep your...  More »


What's More Important Than Your Credit Score? The Factors Behind It

Do you know your credit scores? Not many people do. And those of you who do know your credit scores, do you know why they are what they are? Because,...  More »


The End of an Era: Will Employers be Banned from Checking Your Credit?

California just passed a law limiting the use of employment credit reports, which becomes effective on January 1, 2012 and could become the new model for other states to emulate....  More »


Showcase Your Financial Responsibility With Our New Credit Badge™ Program

Credit Sesame's new Credit Badge™program allows consumers to get an edge in life by showcasing their financial responsibility and good credit management skills. Continue reading More »


Should You Sue Your Lender?

With the drastic increase in credit-related lawsuits over the past five years, three questions come to mind: who is suing who, why are they suing, and what are these laws?...  More »