Tag Archives: FICO score
Clout vs. Klout: Why the Latter Doesn’t Measure True Influence
While some employers will check a prospective employee’s digital influence, it should not blow one’s chances of getting a job
BlackEnterprise.com columnist Hajj Flemings examines whether or not a job applicant’s Klout score outweighs his/her…
By Hajj Flemings
The Lending Score You’ve Never Heard Of
It takes more than a good credit score to get the best terms on a loan
If you thought a great credit score was all you needed to get the best…
By Sheiresa Ngo
7 Tips for Job-Seeking College Students on Social Media Etiquette
Big Brother is watching and what you do and say online could cost you that job
Social networks have become part of the job search process so prospective college students and…
By Hajj Flemings
Why a Good Credit Score Isn’t Enough
You’ll need more than excellent credit to get the best terms on a loan
If you thought a great credit score was all you needed to get the best…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Credit Reporting Myths Exposed
Know how your report can affect your financial future
Your credit report and score can hold the key to your financial future. One mistake…
By Sheiresa Ngo
4 Credit Reporting Myths and Realities
Arm yourself with the right information
If you plan to make a big purchase in the near future, it’s important to…
By Sheiresa Ngo
What the FICO? Five Things to Avoid While Fixing Your Credit
How to get your credit back on track
There’s another word that’s been making its way to the top of the list and…
By BLACK ENTERPRISE
Money Expert Q&A: How to Have Perfect Credit
Anyone can have great credit. Read on and find out how.
In personal finance expert Lynnette Khalfani-Cox’s latest book, Perfect Credit: 7 Steps to a Great…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Managing Credit: Understanding Your Utilization Ratio
Your guide to understanding and managing your credit.
Creditors use a calculation called a credit utilization ratio, which makes up 30% of your…
By Sheiresa Ngo
Free Ways to Monitor Your Credit
Keeping your credit in tip-top shape doesn�t have to cost a thing
After seeing ads on television, you might be tempted to sign up for credit monitoring.…
