Rebuilding credit has a lot of misconceptions around it. One of these common myths is that it’s hard to do. The truth is that with the right strategies and steps, fixing a bad credit score is a lot easier than you might think! The trick is knowing…
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The New Year is upon us – do you know what your New Year’s Resolution is yet? Whether you have an idea or not, we’d like to make a suggestion: how about rebuilding credit as your resolution? Many times people resolve to balance their budget, pay down…
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What is the difference between bruised credit, bad credit, and obliterated credit? We’re here to answer the question! To first understand that, let’s first define what is bad credit. In Canada, your credit score can range between 300 and 900, with 300 being the lowest and 900…
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If you’ve just filed for bankruptcy, rebuilding credit may be on your mind. The good news is that you don’t have to wait long. In fact, when it comes to rebuilding credit after bankruptcy, the sooner you start, the better. Believe it or not, you can actually…
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Your credit score is affected by many things, but did you know that the type of credit you choose actually plays a factor? Many people approach credit repair by choosing a credit product and paying that credit off on time and in full. While this is a…
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Do you have good credit? The answer may not be as simple as you think. Good credit is not: Tons of debt. Credit cards close to, at, or over the limit. Late payments can last for six years on your credit report. So do collection items, even…
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There are many misconceptions out there about consumer proposal credit. One we hear often is that if you’ve filed for, or are in, a consumer proposal, you have to wait until you’re discharged to start rebuilding credit. To put it simply – this isn’t true! A personal…
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Filing for bankruptcy can give you a clean financial slate by erasing debt, but it also leaves you with the worry of never having decent credit again. Fortunately, this doesn’t have to be the case. While an R9 score remains on your credit report for seven years…
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A secured credit card is one of the best ways to rebuild your credit. While credit cards have their dangers, like racking up a big limit with no way to repay it, they are also essential for many things in our society: You need a credit card…
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How to Get a Loan with Bad Credit When you have bruised or bad credit, it can seem nearly impossible to get a loan from the bank. But if you want to learn how to get a loan with bad credit, we can help you understand what…
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