Banks Step Up to Provide Relief to Bankrupt Consumers

Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase announced this week that they will make changes to how they report debt that was included in a bankruptcy. The change is set to occur within the next three months. This change comes from lawsuits filed in Federal Bankruptcy court against these two banks along with Citigroup and Synchrony … Read more

Young Adults and Credit

It is more crucial than ever for young adults to begin building a positive credit history well in advance of taking out an auto or home loan. Building a foundation of good credit and scores will determine interest rates and overall creditworthiness. To that end, this is a helpful guideline for young adults to understand … Read more

Marriage, Divorce & Credit

Whether you’re getting ready to walk down the aisle or headed to Las Vegas there are certain things to keep in mind in regards to your credit to make sure it retains its integrity. Neither of these life occurrences in and of themselves will have a direct impact on your credit history or credit scores, … Read more

Important Tax Season Dates and Reminders

It is tax time once again and Advantage Credit, Inc. wants you to be prepared! With the start of a new filing season there are always a couple of items that need to be addressed, important reminders and dates to keep in mind. • The Transcript Delivery System (TDS) for Tax Return Transcripts and Record … Read more

Avoid the Holiday Credit Card Hangover

It’s getting to be that time of year again when the weather is colder and the days shorter; pretty soon everything will be decorated in twinkle lights and gingerbread men. The holidays are right around the corner and whether you like to get your holiday shopping done early or are someone who is at the … Read more