The holidays are all about family and spending time with loved ones. We love this season because it seems no matter where you turn, people are smiling. And if they have credit scores like we do, there’s plenty to be happy about. We love spreading holiday cheer, as well as information about getting the most out of your credit scores. We may not be able to achieve peace on Earth, but we can help you have peace of mind about your credit. Here are some of the ways we help you take control of your credit.
Credit scores – The first rule of thumb about making the most of your credit is to check your three credit scores – not just once, but regularly so you can track fluctuations. By knowing your credit scores, how they are determined, and when they change, you can decide whether you need to manage your finances more effectively or keep up the good work. We keep track of our credit scores by wearing them on our clothing, but hey, that’s just us.
Credit Monitoring – Once you know your credit scores, you need our 24/7 monitoring service to guard you against fraudulent activity. Just like leaving Billy Bad Score near a plate of cookies meant for Santa, not keeping an eye on the situation can have disastrous results. After all, it only takes one bad credit score to prevent you from getting that low-interest mortgage or auto loan that you need.
Email Alerts – We’re vigilant about our credit scores, but we know people have hectic schedules that often prevent them from checking for suspicious activity that could make their scores drop faster than Santa down a chimney. Fortunately, we alert you automatically whenever sudden changes occur on your credit files. You’ll be able to spend more time worrying about wrapping gifts (don’t forget the batteries!) and less time worrying about things like identity theft.
For access to your three credit scores, 24/7 credit monitoring and automatic alerts, sign up for the Power of 3 from FreeScore. These services will help you keep control of your credit scores throughout the holidays and beyond. It may not be that new television you’ve had your eye on, but we promise that smart, steady credit protection and management will be the gift that keeps giving for many holidays to come.
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