Credit Tips Part 1 is an informative episode about Credit Repair basics. Things that you can do for yourself to build and repair your credit.
"...Credit is your ability to leverage financial information about yourself (via your credit reports and credit scores) to pay for goods and services over time..."
Bad Credit is EXPENSIVE. Don't let bad credit (or no credit) keep you from upgrading your life. Your journey should include your finances too :)
Grab a pen and pad, and tune in!
How to view your credit reports online:
https://www.creditchecktotal.com/ (7 day trial, then $24.99 per month - FICO Scores)
https://www.annualcreditreport.com/ (FREE yearly credit reports only)*
(*Because of COVID, annualcreditreport.com are offering FREE WEEKLY online reports until April 2021)
Apps mentioned in this episode:
Credit Karma (Vantage Scores*)
WalletHub (Vantage Scores*)
Experian (FICO Scores)
(*Remember: Vantage Scores ARE NOT FICO Scores. Do not treat them or react to them as such.)
Budgeting And Saving Tool:
https://www.mint.com/
Great FREE credit building resources:
https://ficoforums.myfico.com/ (mentioned in episode)
https://www.federalreserve.gov/creditreports/pdf/credit_reports_scores_2.pdf
https://www.ftc.gov/faq/consumer-protection/get-my-free-credit-report
Future Episodes To Include:
Credit Tips Part 2: Student Loans, Good Debt versus Bad Debt
Early Exclusions, Aggressive Credit Building Strategies
9% Rule, Budget and Save (and Invest),
Subprime Mortgages and Why you should not be paying for PMI.
And much more!