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Latest Credit Score Articles
Soft vs. Hard Credit Check In Canada
By Mark Gregorski
Published on January 21, 2021
When it comes to having your credit checked, there are two types if inquiries, hard and soft. But do you know the difference?
Car Loans 101: Check Your Credit Scores First
By Corrina Murdoch
Published on December 8, 2020
Before you buy your next car, check your credit score first. It might save you big money!
How To Get Your Credit Score For Free In Canada
By Caitlin Wood, BA
Published on September 10, 2020
It is possible to apply for your credit report for free from both TransUnion and Equifax, Canada's two major credit bureaus
What Credit Score Do I Need to Get a Credit Card?
By Priyanka Correia, BComm
Published on August 11, 2020
When it comes to applying for a new credit card, your credit score plays an important role.
How Credit Counselling Affects Your Credit Scores
By Veronica Ott
Published on July 31, 2020
Learn everything you need to know about how credit counselling can potentiall affect your credit score.
Why Isn’t My Credit Score Showing Up?
By Bryan Daly
Published on June 11, 2020
Your credit score is an important piece of your financial profile. But what happens if your credit score doesn't show up when you go check it?
Missed Payments And Your Credit Score
By Lisa Rennie
Published on April 21, 2020
What's the effect of a missed payment and your credit score? Find out what happens when you miss a payment and what you can do.
Monitor, Simulate & Build A Better Credit Score
By Priyanka Correia, BComm
Published on April 1, 2020
Are you having a hard time building your credit? Check out Score-Up! Build your credit in a fast, easy, trackable, point by point basis.
How To Improve Your Credit Scores In 2024
By Bryan Daly
Published on December 10, 2019
Make this the year you build and nurture the credit score you've always wanted. Here are our top tips on how to improve your credit score.
Does Applying For a Loan Affect Your Credit Score?
By Fairstone
Published on May 24, 2019
Our friends at Fairstone Financial explain everything you need to know about how applying for a loan can affect your credit score.
Does Using Overdraft Protection Affect My Credit Scores?
By Veronica Ott
Published on February 27, 2019
Everything you need to know about overdraft protection and how it affects your finances and your credit health.
What Should My Credit Utilization Ratio Be?
By Veronica Ott
Published on January 17, 2019
Do you know what your credit utilization ratio is? Keep reading to learn how to calculate yours and to learn now it affects the health of your credit ...
