Articles by Janet Berry-Johnson
Here’s When Your Credit Score Really Matters
February 20, 2019
“Open a credit card so you can start building credit.” “Don’t miss a payment or you’ll trash your credit score.” “Check your credit report annually... read more
What Does It Mean to Be Credit Invisible?
February 6, 2019
Articles about credit often lament the number of people drowning in debt. But there’s a lesser-known flip side to that very widespread problem: 26 million... read more
What Do Credit Bureaus Do?
January 23, 2019
Your credit report tells a lot about how you manage financial responsibilities. Lenders, insurers, telephone and utility companies, landlords, employers and others rely on your... read more
Make Sure You’re Not a Victim of Credit Card Fraud
January 23, 2019
U.S. consumers and businesses love credit cards. It’s easy to understand why. Credit cards may offer rewards, provide extra protection on purchases and make it... read more
How to Build Credit When You’re Young
January 23, 2019
Young people getting started with credit face a common predicament: you need credit to start building your credit score, but you can’t get that credit... read more
