Do Credit Repair Companies Work

This article answers the question many ask: Do credit repair companies work? There’s a rumor spreading across the internet that credit score improvement companies do not work or only work for some people.…

How to Get and Maintain a Good Credit Score

For years you have either heard or read about the importance of maintaining excellent credit in order to receive better rates from lenders. If we ask 100 people “What factors create a good credit…

How Often Should I Check My Credit

Better Credit recommends you check your credit report at least once a year, if not more often, as part of your routine financial management practices. If you’re unsure where to start, sign-up for…

Secured Credit Cards

People who have never had credit or need to repair a poor credit history may not qualify for a regular credit card. For them, a secured credit card may be the only way to establish, or reestablish, credit. If…

Better Credit Rental Reporting Services

With so many websites offering free financial tools, it can be hard to know whom to trust. For this reason Better Credit has conducted extensive research to share with you current information so you can…

Bad Credit: How To Get Around it

If bad credit haunts your credit report, don’t fret; within this article we will outline how to get around bad credit. First, let’s define what the credit bureau says bad credit is. Typically bad credit…

Tell the Debt Collector You Know Your Rights

A 2015 report from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau collected data from 2,132 U.S. citizens regarding the behavior of collection agencies. The results were alarming: 1 in 3 Americans are contacted…

Are Employers Viewing Your Credit Scores?

If you’re reading this article, you’re obviously thinking about whether your current or future employer is going to check your credit score. What could your credit score tell your employer and why…

Busting Popular Credit Repair Myths

This article sets out to bust popular credit repair myths. It is not uncommon for most people to worry about the state of their credit scores. At Better Credit we understand this concern and thus provide…
Purchasing a home with bad credit is not easy. BetterCredit can help you raise your credit score to get the home you desire.

Can You Buy a House with Bad Credit?

The quick answer is yes — you can buy a house with bad credit.  If you’re ready to purchase a new home, but your credit isn’t perfect, you may feel at a loss. Because buying a house with bad credit…

Start Young: Build Your Credit

Start young and build your credit. If you are under 30 years old, you’ve likely heard several adults discuss the importance of building credit along with tips on how to keep your scores high. This article…
Millennials have been misinformed when it comes to their credit score

Millennials: What Do They Know About Credit Score?

Better Credit asks: What do Millennials Know About Credit Score? It’s our goal to educate you on the best ways to manage and improve your credit scores. Whether you’re just getting started as a millennial…