Did you rack up a huge bill this holiday season with your shopping ? Academy Mortgage wants to remind potential new home buyers in the Atlanta market to pay attention to their credit score, especially this time of year. While it may seem like a good idea to sign up for a new credit card in order to pay for all[...]
Do you have good credit scores? If so, you probably work hard to keep them intact. Having high scores can help you get approved for new lines of credit, including credit cards, auto loans and mortgages. But having bad scores will keep you from getting the things you want most. To help you avoid some common mistakes, here are some[...]
If you use your credit card to make common purchases, it is especially important that you are aware of your credit activity. There are ways you can protect yourself and your credit history from becoming prey to identity thieves. The Equifax Finance Blog has an article about these tools, “ Fraud Alert Versus Security Freeze,” to let you know when it is[...]
If you've ever had trouble managing debt, chances are good that your credit scores have taken a hit. Lower scores result in a greater chance of being rejected for a new credit card in the future. People who want to start fresh but are having trouble being approved for new lines of credit may want to check out a recent[...]
Watching the stock market these days can be quite stressful, even if you don’t have much invested in it. It rises, then falls, then rises again. In many ways, the stock market is much like a rollercoaster (and is just as nauseating for some.) As a recent post on the FreeScore blog points out, the numbers on Wall Street aren’t[...]
With the unemployment rate at a steady ten percent in Georgia there are lots of people without jobs. The unemployment rate has remained fairly consistently at this percentage since last year. If you are one of the many people in the metro Atlanta area who has lost their job and is worrying about how to protect your Atlanta real estate[...]
We use electronic devices for everything nowadays. From paying bills online to balancing checkbooks with an app, our sensitive information is more accessible than ever before. Unfortunately, that fact also makes our smart phones and laptops prime targets for identity thieves. If you’re planning on traveling this summer, chances are you won’t be leaving your favorite electronics behind. As a[...]
As people head out in search of new homes this spring, there are a few things to keep in mind. While you might think that a set of directions is the most important item you’ll be bringing along, it’s not. In fact, there are 3 important items that people tend to leave behind: their credit scores. A recent post on[...]
If you’re contemplating buying a new Atlanta home, remember what all mortgage lenders are looking for in a relationship. It’s similar to what all of us want: someone well rounded and reliable with no skeletons in the closet. There’s no need to fill your shelves with self help books to get yourself ready for this relationship, though. Just go to the Equifax[...]