A late payment is simply a payment that you have not made to the lender before the due date. This happens to the best of us as we can make mistakes due to oversight or shortage of cash. Unfortunately, these mistakes will negatively affect your credit score and cause it to drop dramatically as your payment history is the key component used to calculate your credit score. In this article, we will discuss how late payments affect your credit score, the other potential penalties, and tips on how to keep your future credit…continue reading →
America is a paradise for shoppers with a multitude of retail stores that offer foods, electronics, clothing and much more. The savvy shoppers often make a sport of looking for the best prices through sales, discounts offers, perks, interest-free deals and much more.  Many shoppers may prefer to use store cards instead of their everyday Visa card for shopping as many stores have their own cards and offer better deals. The holiday season is fast approaching and retail credit cards can really save some money. It can also help counteract the ballooning effect…continue reading →