Have you or a family member been receiving annoying spam calls throughout the day? Has your inbox filled with aggressive collection messages? As a consumer, it is imperative to educate yourself about the process that an actual collection company can attempt to collect a debt as opposed to a scam caller asking you to meet […]
Author Archives: CreditArmor
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Building Up Your FICO When I graduated high school, like many students, I had no idea what a credit score was, how to build my credit or how big of a roll it would play as I progressed in life. Honestly, I thought to myself “If I can’t pay cash for something then and there, […]
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When I was younger, I had applied and was accepted by a lender that provided credit cards specifically meant for medical purposes. I was ecstatic knowing that I could finally take care of myself and begin working on some much-needed dental repair. It was a rough process, and I needed my Father to co-sign with […]
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With the 2022 semester coming to a close and new graduates venturing out on their new journey, Student loans are an ever-present shadow looming over their credit report. In todays blog, we will go over the in’s and out’s of student loans and how they can affect your report in both positive and negative ways. […]
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A common misconception that comes with the thought of hard inquiries is that anytime you have your credit pulled, you will receive a small ding you your credit. While there are several ways to pull your credit report, a hard inquiry only occurs when you inquire for a loan or financing with a lender. This […]
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When it comes to building credit, you will be bombarded by multiple “how to’s” and tips and tricks to start building and refining your credit. In todays blog, we will go over the easiest and safest ways for a new consumer to start building and refining their credit. Step One: Getting A Copy Of Your […]
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Are You Hurting Your Credit? In the world of credit, the option that seems the most logical sometimes is not the best option. When you think about taking out a loan, the first thing that comes to mind is “how quickly can I pay this back?” If that is your mindset, then you are going […]