Renting an apartment has so many positive benefits. The only drawback is if you’re not able to increase your credit while enjoying the many other rental perks. So contact your leasing agent or property manager today to learn more about how you can start reporting your rental payments to credit bureaus today.
Read MoreMillions of college students around the world are working hard towards creating a better future. Yet, many students graduate with worse financial habits than before they started school.
Read MoreHow can you talk to your college student about building credit? Here are a few helpful tips to get you started on your financial talk with your children
Read MoreBe smart this holiday season and make the most out of your finances with these helpful tips.
Read MoreYour parents can give you a lot of advice about what to do and what not to do with your finances. They can provide a lot of helpful tips and feedback. They can also set you on your way towards your first financial success.
Read MoreEach trade line on your credit report can make a positive or negative affect effect on your credit score. The more positive trade lines you have on your credit report will typically increase your credit score and show stability.
Read MoreChoosing to avoid credit cards shouldn’t keep you from doing the things you want to do. If you’d like to build your score without a credit card, here are some great options for you.
Read MoreA credit score lets creditors know if you are good at handling money. But there are a lot of things that a credit score doesn’t tell your creditors about how you handle money.
Read MoreMany millennials feel like they’ve suffered negative affects due to their score. But, just how much does a low credit score affect millennials?
Read MoreIf you don’t plan on borrowing money, why do you need a credit score? Well, a credit score impacts more things than you know. Here are just a few ways you might be inconvenienced if you don’t have a credit score:
Read MoreThere are numerous reasons why your credit score may not be what you want it to be, but if you find that your credit score is dropping due to bad credit habits, it’s time to fix these bad habits and turn your credit around.
Read MoreRomantic relationships can be fun and exciting. A romantic partner can help you become a better person, enjoy new adventures, and open a door to new possibilities. Don’t let financial disagreements ruin what could be an everlasting love.
Read More“Millennials’ knowledge of credit cards is lacking” and “very concerning.” When it comes to credit cards, millennials either spend way too much or not nearly enough.
Read MoreWhat many people fail to understand is that your credit score can affect more than just financing. Even if you plan on paying cash for everything, here are a few reasons why it’s important to have good credit.
Read MoreIf you use your credit card wisely and pay it off each month, you’d be in a better financial situation than if you used the cash-only method. The benefits of using a credit card wisely far outweigh the benefits of using the cash-only method.
Read MoreNearly one third of Americans currently have a poor credit score. And many people have no credit at all. In an economy that relies so heavily upon credit scores, it’s amazing to see such an extraordinary amount of people who aren’t taking advantage of this important financial opportunity.
Read MoreYou may not realize just how vital your credit score is to your financial freedom. Yet, your credit score is like a financial fingerprint that gives lenders a glimpse into how responsible you are with your money. Your credit score could be the difference between financial freedom and a financial sinkhole.
Read MoreShame is an epidemic in our culture today. It is blatantly used as a tool in the political arena, ever present within our workplaces, in the media we consume, and throughout the schools of America's children. Shame is a tough and messy topic. Throw money into the mix and the discussion becomes even more difficult and dirty.
Read MoreSuccessful RentPlus Resident Webinar on the Basics of Credit. Great questions from the attendees! We will be holding Resident Webinars on a quarterly basis on topics relative to personal finance and credit. One of the many benefits of being a RentPlus property or a RentPlus resident.
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