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With the passing of Labor Day holiday, many people put their heads down in a back-to-school mode - even if they aren’t in school. On your list of ‘to dos’ this Fall, consider building your credit. Yes, it sounds daunting, and, yes, it will take longer than just this Fall. But, you [...]

Over the last couple weeks, we discussed who is looking at your credit file and what lenders are looking at. So, today, we’re going to tackle that beast of burden - your credit score. Knowing what impacts your credit score will help you figure out how to positively impact it (which we’ll manhandle [...]

You know that, when you are applying for a credit card or car loan, a potential lender will pull your credit. But, who else is looking at your credit report? You may be surprised - and a little frightened.
Lenders. Of course, anyone you are asking to extend you credit or lend you money [...]

Even if you will be getting a refund, you’re probably like most people: You dread even thinking about preparing tax forms and delay doing your taxes as long as possible - even though renters generally have more simplified tax returns. Preparing your taxes often forces people to take a reality check, which can be [...]

Build good credit, check your credit, yada, yada. If you think having good credit is like flossing your teeth - it’s probably a good thing to do, but it really isn’t all that important right now, think again.
Like a cavity, bad credit is something you’ll live with for a long time - [...]

Every now and again, we take the opportunity to provide additional information on one of WilliamPaid’s functions or tools - to give you a little more color on why it might be helpful to you. Today, the WilliamPaid spotlight is on our Credit Score Estimator.
Every year, you are entitled to receive a free copy [...]

For so long, you’ve been wondering, “Who (or what) is this WilliamPaid? I don’t get it.” After two years of development, many sleepless nights and more coffee than we care to remember, we are pleased (and relieved) to introduce you to WilliamPaid - your rent and roommate resource.
What does that mean? Simply [...]

Welcome to Money Monday$ at WilliamPaid. Each Monday, we will provide you with information about your money, your credit and your finances. One Monday might provide some ideas to save money. Another might have some great frugal vacation ideas. Or, Money Monday may give you some information about your student loans. [...]

Last month, as part of our ‘Make Your New Year’s Resolution Stick’ sweepstakes, we asked you to let us know your New Year’s resolutions. Among the thousands of pledges of weight loss and smoking cessation, which are laudable goals, there was one resolution that really stood out.
Kathleen P. resolved to “finish [...]

So, you just used the WilliamPaid Credit Estimator and received your estimated score by answering six basic questions. Or, maybe someone asked you what your credit score was and you have no idea. In either case, you may have a basic understanding of what a credit score is and what it is used [...]