Good Credit or Naah?
How to good and keep good credit
What is credit?
The ability of a customer to obtain goods or services before payment, based on the trust that payment will be made in the future.
STAY TUNED FOR A LOT OF GOOD TIPS AND SUCH!!!
STAY TUNED FOR A LOT OF GOOD TIPS AND SUCH!!!
THESE LITTLE GIZMOS CAN EITHER MAKE OR BREAK YOU
Even if you think you’ve got it all under control, there are still some dangerous things about using credit cards that might be affecting you, so it’s important you know them and understand how to protect yourself.
BAD QUALITIES
It’s unfortunate that credit cards make it all too easy for us to spend money, but it’s the truth. We tend to purchase things without thinking of how we’re going to pay for it when the bill arrives.
GOOD CREDIT
Credit cards are like a delightful gift from heaven. If you pay your bill on time, they’re actually a free short term loan. They help keep track of your spending much more easily than cash.
WHAT IS A CREDIT SCORE YOU ASK?
A credit score is a three digit number calculated from your credit report and is one factor used by lenders to determine your worthiness for a mortgage, loan or credit card. Your score can affect whether or not you approve and what interest rate you are being charged.
RANGE OF CREDIT SCORES
Fair credit to excellent credit is from 660 -750+
Uncertain to terrible credit is from 620 and lower.
Uncertain to terrible credit is from 620 and lower.
HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR SCORE(:
For Starters you could:
1. Check Your Credit Report
2. Set up Payment Reminders
3. Reduce the amount of Debt you owe
1. Check Your Credit Report
2. Set up Payment Reminders
3. Reduce the amount of Debt you owe
HOW TO MAINTAIN A GOOD CREDIT SCORE???
- Pay your bills on time, every time: One way to to do so is to set up automatic payments
- Don’t get close to your credit limit: Paying off the balance each month helps get you the best scores.
- A long credit history will help your score: Credit scores are based on experience over time.