February 11, 2020Shawn LaneConsumer Credit Expert Good credit is a lifelong journey. It’s not something you can work to earn and then forget about once you reach your goal. Just like you need to constantly take care of your health by eating right and exercising, your credit requires constant attention. Learning good credit habits is a great place to start. …
3 Steps to Overcome Identity Theft
June 27, 2018 Shawn Lane Consumer Credit Expert Identity theft isn’t a 4-letter word, but it probably should be. If you have ever been a victim of identity theft then you are sure to agree. It is a scary unsettling crime, which can haunt you for many years, unless you take control of the situation. What Is Identity Theft? Identity …
Why Paying Your Credit Card On Time Isn’t Enough
June 14, 2018 Shawn Lane Consumer Credit Expert Basic credit common sense tells you that paying your bills on time is essential to maintaining a good credit rating. What you may not realize, however, is that your payment history is only one component of good credit. Payment history absolutely matters, but keeping your payments on time alone is not enough …
Why Your Credit Score Suddenly Dropped by Over 100 Points
March 7, 2018 Shawn Lane Consumer Credit Expert In my line of work, I am asked questions everyday like this one I received last week: “Shawn, I have been working hard for a while now hoping to raise my credit scores. I was making good progress, but when I logged into my credit monitoring to check my credit this month …