by Liz Richards | Feb 24, 2021 | Bad credit car buying, Buying a House, Car Shopping, Credit, Credit Score, Finance Negotiating, Home Buying, Interest rate, low interest rate, personal loans, Uncategorized
If you care about money, listen up. Hundreds, to even thousands of dollars could be hiding in your credit score! How? Good to exceptional credit may qualify for you the best terms and low-interest rates on a variety of popular purchases. This blog takes a look at the...
by Liz Richards | Feb 20, 2021 | Credit, Credit Score, Uncategorized
In short, a ‘derogatory’ is a negative mark on your credit report. This easy guide explains what may cause a derogatory to appear and what you can do to potentially remove an inaccurate one from your credit report. Let’s begin with some derogatory basics. What is a...
by Liz Richards | Feb 19, 2021 | Credit, Credit Score, Credit Utilization, finances
Confused about credit? Wondering if your score really matters? You’ve got questions, ScoreShuttle has the answers in this easy guide to help you better understand your credit. First, let’s start with the definition. What is Credit? Credit is a tool used by lenders,...
by Liz Richards | Feb 9, 2021 | Credit, Dating, Debt, Uncategorized
According to a recent survey in MarketWatch, over 40% of Americans say bad credit could be a dealbreaker when it comes to dating. “Wait… what does credit have to do with love? Shouldn’t we focus on a meaningful connection?” Yes, of course! Butterfly attraction,...
by Liz Richards | Nov 24, 2020 | Budget, Credit, Credit Utilization, Debt, finances, Identity theft protection, Uncategorized
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, so did the rise in unemployment. With retail stores shuttered and sit-down restaurants primarily take-out-only establishments, millions of workers are finding themselves out of a job. Being suddenly jobless is bad enough, but there is...
by Liz Richards | May 23, 2020 | Credit, Uncategorized
Rumor has it that checking your own credit could hurt your score. This is totally FALSE! Reviewing your credit report via a trustworthy site like ScoreShuttle is considered a soft credit inquiry and will not affect your score. However, a hard credit check actually...