Credit Articles

There's a lot more to credit than a score. For many people, knowing that score is just a starting point to achieving long term – and even some short term – goals. Browse our articles to learn all about credit and how it works in your life. Start with “The Basics” to demystify your score and report or dive right into what you’re focused on now, be that college for the kids or retirement for you.

The Basics

There’s a lot more to credit than a score. For many people, knowing that score is just a starting point to achieving long term – and even some shor...   Read More

Manage Debt

Somewhere along the line, “debt” got a bad name. In reality, without debt you’ll never be able to create a strong credit score, and effectively man...   Read More

Retirement

Financial advisors often recommend “starting early” when it comes to retirement planning. That doesn’t just mean opening a 401K when you are 21; es...   Read More

College

Ask a parent with a child in high school about college and you will likely get an earful about the cost of higher education. For a significant numb...   Read More

Family

Raising a family is perhaps the most difficult – and rewarding – job there is. It’s also one of the best arguments for establishing and maintaining...   Read More

ID Protection

Great credit takes time to establish. Unfortunately, identity theft can unravel all that effort in a very short period of time. Monitoring your cre...   Read More

Home

When one thinks of credit scores and home-ownership, one thinks – of course – about mortgages. However, things like kitchen remodels, room addition...   Read More

Auto

Cars are central to living. It’s pretty hard to imagine a world without them. But, once you drive that shiny new mechanical marvel off the lot, it...   Read More

Employment

Your credit report may play a role in your employment aspirations and, if you have dreams of self-employment, credit plays is even more important ...   Read More