Posts Tagged ‘Credit Score’

How long will credit score take to return to normal after opening a new credit card?

Jared asked: I recently opened a new credit card and noticed that my fico score plumetted 50 points after doing so. How long will it take for credit score to get over the fact that I opened a new account and regain those 50 points?Eric

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How do you get a credit card with bad credit?

Heedie asked: I am trying to pick my credit score back up off the floor and have heard that you can do this by applying for credit cards and making the payments on them. Nice! Except, I went through a divorce and my credit is now lowsy. I pay all my bills on [...]

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Can credit card companies close your accounts without warning? How does it affect your credit score?

Sara asked: I received a letter in the mail from Juniper (iTunes Rewards) stating that they have closed my credit card account due to inactivity. I opened the account about 18 months ago and have never actually used it. Can they close my account just like that without any warning? How should I handle the [...]

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