by Rick Rose | Jun 30, 2025 | Credit Education
Understanding Your Credit Report Getting Your Hands on Your Report First things first, if you want to tackle bad credit, you need to look at what’s causing it. I remember when I first got my credit report—it felt like unearthing skeletons in my closet. The process is...
by Rick Rose | May 20, 2025 | Credit Education
1. Ignoring Missed Payments The Domino Effect of Late Payments Let me tell you, missing payments is a slippery slope! When I first started managing my credit, I thought I could skip just one payment without it affecting my score. Boy, was I wrong! Each late payment...
by Rick Rose | May 18, 2025 | Credit Education
The Impact of a Single Poor Decision Understanding Credit Scores We often take our credit scores for granted until we need to make a major purchase, like buying a house or a car. But did you know that a single bad decision can completely throw your score into a...
by Rick Rose | May 15, 2025 | Credit Education
Understanding the Importance of Attention to Detail Why Details Matter Okay, let’s get right into it. I’ve learned the hard way just how critical it is to pay attention to the little things. When you’re in the thick of schoolwork, it’s easy to brush off what seems...
by Rick Rose | May 10, 2025 | Credit Education
Understand Your Credit Report Get a Copy of Your Credit Report First things first—you’re going to want to pull your credit report. I can’t stress this enough! Knowing where you stand is crucial. You can get a free copy of your credit report once a year...