Posts in Category: Credit Scores

2019 New Year's Resolutions 

New Year's Resolution Suggestions to Improve your Financial Wellness
Posted by Jeremy Wascak January 01, 2019 Categories: Budgeting Credit Cards Credit Scores Saving
It's not too late to choose a New Year's Resolution to start your 2019 off right! Here are five simple ways you can boost your financial wellness this year. Start a Budget. An important step toward financial wellness is keeping track of
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Revolving Credit Utilization 

Revolving Credit Utilization Plays an Important Role in Your Credit Score.
Posted by Jeremy Wascak December 24, 2018 Categories: Credit Cards Credit Scores Loans
Two people walk into a credit union to apply for a loan. The first person has $1,000 in credit card debt. The second person has $5,000 in credit card debt. If the rest of their finances are the same, who has a higher credit score? It’s impossible
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Understanding Share Secured Loans 

Posted by Jeremy Wascak April 30, 2018 Categories: Credit Scores Loans
As a member of Towpath Credit Union, you already know we’re here to help you manage your money and let it grow in the best ways possible. That typically involves wisely using only the products and services best suited to your needs and
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6 Ways To Avoid Getting Taken By A Car Dealer 

Posted by Jeremy Wascak April 26, 2018 Categories: Cars Credit Scores
Purchasing a vehicle is an important life decision. Slow down, take your time, and do it right. You don't want to have buyer's remorse over any part of the transaction: the vehicle, the financing, or the process. 1. Do your research before
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Six Things That Do Not Impact Your Credit Score 

Posted by Jeremy Wascak April 23, 2018 Categories: Credit Scores
Monitoring your credit scores and reports has never been easier. With the free tools provided by websites likes Credit Karma and many credit card companies, getting help monitoring and understanding our credit is never more couple clicks
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Millennials Have Difficulty Leaving the Nest 

February 05, 2018 Categories: Credit Scores Millennials Mortgages Student Loans
Millennials, also known as Generation Y have had a difficult time leaving the nest. While there are different ranges given for their birth years, they can be roughly defined as those born between the late 1970's and the year 2000. Many define the
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