When it comes to understanding your credit score, it can be tricky to figure out how it all works. Should you use your credit card for purchases and pay it off, should you keep a balance for a little while, should you get a new credit card or cancel old ones you don’t use? It can be confusing. If you don’t currently have any credit card balances, you might be wondering what you can do to maintain or even boost your current credit score a little. Should you consider making a few purchases and charging them to your card and paying it over a few months vs. in full? After all, you don’t want the credit bureaus to forget that you know how to be responsible with credit. But how is carrying a balance really affecting your credit?
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Carrying a balance on your credit card – how does it affect your credit score?
I messed up my credit. How do I fix it?
It’s something no one talks about. It’s right up there on the list of taboo items you don’t mention to other people, like your annual income and amount of debt you have or your credit score. The lower it is, the less likely you are to share that number with people. But you’d probably be surprised at how many people have made mistakes and witnessed the swan dive of their credit score. The important thing is to get it fixed as quickly as possible. Continue reading “I messed up my credit. How do I fix it?”
Buying vs Leasing Your Next Vehicle
Owning a vehicle is no longer a luxury but a necessity for most people. Many of us work in places where vehicles are required to get around, especially in Litchfield County were public transportation really doesn’t exist. You will most likely need to purchase a vehicle that costs more money than you have on hand in your savings account. So, the question is, “Should I buy or lease a vehicle?” Continue reading “Buying vs Leasing Your Next Vehicle”