The First Time I Got Hacked Online
With the recent news of the Heartbleed Bug and my first instance of fraud, I’ve really thought about the possible consequences of having my online accounts hacked recently. It dawned on me that I at...
View Article12 Questions on Credit Reports and Credit Scores You Wanted Answered
Some of our most read blogs pertain to demystifying credit reports and credit scores. In fact, when went live with Phroogal.com we found many questions being asked and added into the database...
View ArticleControl Credit: A Review of Credit Sesame
A Review of Credit Sesame Credit Sesame Review These days, your credit score is the most important 3 digit number you’ll come across in your lifetime. With a good credit score, you’ll be able to...
View ArticleThe Important Lesson I Learned About Establishing Credit Early
Establishing Credit Early At an early age I learned the value of having a good credit score. I knew you needed a good credit score to purchase a car, get a mortgage and possibly even a job. I always...
View ArticleCredit Reports & Credit Scores: A Review of Scoremio
Scoremio Review Are you interested in knowing what your credit score is, tracking it, and protecting it? Well, you should be! Your credit score is the most important 3 digit number you will ever come...
View ArticleWhy You Have More Than One Credit Score
Two Minute Guide to Credit Scores Brand Publisher Most consumers of credit are familiar with credit scores and what they mean to lenders – at least at the high level. But many consumers are confused by...
View ArticleThe Anatomy of a Credit Score
Brand Publisher Customers ask us all the time questions like, “What does my credit score represent?” and “How is it determined?” To many consumers, credit scores (and the many credit scoring systems)...
View ArticleWhat Can I Do About My Credit Score?
Brand Publisher In a previous article we discussed the various types of credit rating systems and what they all mean. We also discussed how credit scores are calculated in our second article. So, now...
View ArticleThe Top 5 Credit Report Monitoring Tools
We often get a ton of questions on credit reports and credit scores. That conversation leads to credit report monitoring tools. There are many to choose from. Some are free while others require a paid...
View ArticleThe Differences Between Credit Sesame and Credit Karma
Credit Sesame VS Credit Karma In the past few months, we’ve done several reviews on credit report and monitoring services. When it comes to the free options, Credit Karma and Credit Sesame seem to be...
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