Is Credit Monitoring Worth the Cost?
Is Credit Monitoring Worth the Cost? Credit for Beginners by David B. Coulter Share Share Email Only a third of Americans typically check their credit scores each year, but it’s important to know yours even if you’re not currently planning to apply for a loan, mortgage or credit card. That’s because your credit report is […]
How Many Points Are Late Payments Worth In Your Credit Score?
How Many Points Are Late Payments Worth In Your Credit Score? Bankruptcy by John Ulzheimer Share Share Email I had so much fun writing my article about how many points inquiries are worth that I figured I’d follow up the theme and write about how many points delinquencies are worth. So, finally, here’s the answer […]
How Many Points Are Credit Inquiries Worth in Your Credit Score?
How Many Points Are Credit Inquiries Worth in Your Credit Score? Credit Monitoring by John Ulzheimer Share Share Email “John, I read online that each inquiry lowers your credit score by 3 to 5 points. Is that true? I’ve also seen 12 points and I’ve seen zero points. Why are there so many different answers […]