Credit Building Insights
Expert guidance on tradelines, credit repair, and score-building strategies from the Boost Credit 101 team.
5 Ways to Improve Credit Score You Might Not Know About
"How to raise my credit score?" Just about everyone is looking for answers to this question. If you've looked into it before, you probably already know the expe
6 Wacky Credit Myths
People have some strange ideas, bigfoot, the Loch Ness Monster, Kim Kardashian being worthy of attention, but none of these are going to do you much harm, and t
7 Tips for Building New Credit
Whether you’ve relocated from another country or want to improve your current credit rating to build a more successful future, there are a number of things you
A Primer for Your Consumer Rights When Contacted by a Debt Collector
Imagine you are home, the phone rings, as soon as you say hello the person on the line informs you that the call is a debt collection call. You don’t remember o
Bankruptcy Risk Score by Gene Kaur
Person’s bankruptcy risk score is a number that indicates how likely an individual is to file for bankruptcy in the future. It is similar to credit score, which
Big Limits: Everyone Wants Them
So, you just got a new credit card with great terms for balance transfers and low interest for purchases, but, your credit limit is only $500. Some people like
Can a Bad Credit Score Affect Your Job Hunt?
Most of us know that our credit score can affect our ability to rent property and take out loans for cars, houses and education. However, did you know that your
Can Credit Cards Help You Improve Your Credit Score?
Whether you're a college student just wading into the financial waters or have just moved to this country and have no US-based credit history, you may be wonder
Can Tradelines Boost Your Credit Score?
Do you have bad credit or no credit? Do you have decent credit, but want to amplify your credit score? You’ve likely heard all the traditional advice for improv
CPNs: The Real Story
Your credit is in disarray. You have overdue payments, missed payments, collection attempts and other derogatory information on your credit report. Things canno