For Big Love, Make Sure Your Credit Scores Match
"Initial score differentials are strongly predictive of the stability of the relationship," and have "a stronger role" than the high score part of the equation, according to a recent working paper titled "Credit Scores and Committed Relationships," by …
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Does Marrying Someone with Bad Credit Affect Mine?
As long as you continue to pay your bills on time and manage your credit wisely, in time your spouse will likely see his or her score improve. “This can be an opportunity for the person with better financial habits to help their spouse improve how they …
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Banks now giving customers access to credit scores for free
Knowing your credit score can help you negotiate for better rates and shop for better loan deals. Also, if you know your score is weak, you can work to improve it and possibly save hundreds of dollars on a future loan, or thousands of dollars on a …
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