Credit
Updated Oct. 9, 2013
What Makes Up a Credit ScoreThe good news: you took the advice of all the financial experts and checked your credit score. The bad news: your score is lower than you would like. If you find yourself looking at a low score, there are plenty of ways for you to start rehabilitating your credit, but some will be more...

What Makes Up a Credit Score?
Updated Oct. 9, 2013
What Makes Up a Credit Score. Ever wonder what happens when a potential lender requests your credit score? First, they send a request to a credit bureau, and they receive a report. This report will include:. Your nameYour Social Security numberYour address (and any previous addresses)Your current and past loan...