The way your credit score is calculated is going to change by summer of 2020. The Fair Isaac Corporation, the company that created the commonplace three-digit FICO score is tweaking its scoring model to include more data about people’s level of debt. While the changes to the scoring model look to be minor, it’s worthwhile
At Credit Sesame, we believe every person’s journey to better credit is about growing and evolving. After all, growth can’t happen without change taking place along the way. The same holds true for us: in order to grow and keep pace with our customers’ credit needs, it’s essential for us to evolve as well. So
In our Internet-based world, not only are apps and other methods of making financial transactions evolving at a fast and furious pace, they can also be compromised just as quickly. Credit Sesame believes that each and every person is worthy of achieving good financial health. And because we also understand the importance of maintaining it,
Opinions expressed here are author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. Due to the new tax laws and changes this year, tax season can be even more stressful than usual for some. To better
Opinions expressed here are author’s alone, not those of any bank, credit card issuer, airlines or hotel chain, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by any of these entities. With the start of the new year comes tax season, a yearly process that requires individuals to look over how much money they
Wondering how to build your credit at 18? From what goes into your credit score and how to build your credit, to tips to keep your great score, we’ve got you covered. Read on to find out more. Building your credit score at 18 Turning 18 is one of those major rites of passage in
If you’re just starting to establish your credit profile or credit history, you’re probably curious about what your starting score is. We’re going to look at what that score is, how it’s calculated, how you can improve it, and more. What credit score do you start with? You might be surprised to learn we all
It’s hard to turn on the news or scroll through social media without seeing a reference to credit or credit scores. Perhaps you even know what your credit score is. But do you know what various credit scores mean? Keep reading to find out all about a 300 credit score. What is a 300 credit
If you’ve failed to pay a medical bill or credit card bill, you may find a collection account on your credit report. Do you know what this means — and, more importantly, how to fix it? This article will enable you to look at collections differently, and maybe even resolve ones you have on your