How To Raise Your Credit Score

JACKSONVILLE --  There are two numbers that follow you throughout life.  Your social security number and your credit score.  Many folks are more familiar with the former. In this article, we take a look at some of the myths about credit scores and how to improve yours.

Debt repayment, higher standards improve credit scores in Lower Hudson Valley, nation

Restrained spending, debt repayment and higher lending standards have led to improved credit scores nationally and in the Lower Hudson Valley.

Credit scores & prepaid cards

In Monday's blog , I wanted to clear up the relationship between credit scores and Suze Orman's new prepaid card. (The short of it: There's no connection.)

Increasing Credit Scores: 4 Tips from American Financial Solutions

Credit scores are an important tool for successfully managing personal credit reports and credit scores. Carrying high balances and applying for unnecessary credit cards are two threats to a good credit score. Becky House, Education Manager and credit expert from American Financial Solutions provides tips on correcting these and three more of the most common errors that lead to a credit score ...

Celebrity Sponsorship Drives Interest and Questions About Prepaid Debit Cards

Cards are a hot topic, but may not be right for every consumer; InCharge Debt Solutions offers resources and tips to make an informed decision

Best Cards You Can Get With a Mediocre Credit Score

NEW YORK (MainStreet) -- Premium rewards cards and low annual percentage rates are typically reserved for the credit elite, but growing competition has led many issuers to widen their target market. That means credit card holders with so-so credit -- scores between 650 and 699 -- don't need to resort to using a subprime product to improve their score. We talked to experts to find out which cards ...

Wiles: Polish up your credit in 2012

The new year brings a fresh opportunity to improve your finances, and that includes making wiser use of credit, debit and checking accounts.

Resident: Vagrants living in abandoned houses

Some residents of the Sawyertown neighborhood hope to improve the way abandoned houses are handled in Elizabeth City. Dear Reader, This content is only available to subscribers of The Daily Advance print and/or e-edition.

Credit Builder Loans Can Help Burnish Your Credit Score

Credit builder loans, offered by credit unions and other institutions, help credit-starved borrowers rebuild or establish a credit history.

Little benefit in boosting already-high credit score

Jeff Rose, 33, a financial planner, is trying to improve his credit score — even though it's 780, which is 69 points above the median score.