Credit Score Lessons - Free Videos and Product Reviews
By VideoCreditScore.com
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Podcast Description
Learn about credit scores and FICO scores from a veteran of the credit industry. CEO and Founder of VideoCreditScore.com, Andy Jolls, was an executive at the company that created FICO scores- Fair Isaac. Whether you are just beginning to study credit scoring, you have an 800+ score, you've got a lot of debt, or you are a real estate professional or even a credit counselor, VideoCreditScore will provide insights to tackle and demystify this complex topic
| Name | Description | Released | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VideoQ&A: What is a Good Score According To The Experts? | What others think a great score looks like | 5/5/09 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 2 | VideoQ&A: What is a Charge Card? | How is a charge card different from a credit card | 7/2/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 3 | VideoQ&A: What is FICO '08 and How Does It Impact Me? | Think of it like a version of software which takes time to adopt | 6/30/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 4 | VideoQ&A: How Do I Build Credit As A Recent High School Grad? | Start with opening a bank account and then apply for a secured credit card | 6/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 5 | VideoQ&A: Who Is TRW? | TRW used to have the credit business now owned by Experian | 6/26/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 6 | VideoQ&A: Will My Stimulus Check Impact the Credit Score? | Depends on where you apply those funds. Paying down credit card debt will help your score | 6/25/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 7 | VideoQ&A: Do Lender Credit Reports Look Different? | Lender reports usually are harder to read but the info is similar | 6/24/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 8 | VideoQ&A: How Can I Find a Credit Counselor I Can Trust? | Non-profit status is not enough | 6/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 9 | VideoQ&A: Will a VISA Buxx Card Build Credit? | For teens who want "practice" | 6/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 10 | VideoQ&A: What is a Virtual Credit Card? | Allows you to create substitute numbers on the fly | 6/19/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 11 | VideoQ&A: Is the word "Repair" a Dirty Word? | Sort of, thanks to CROA legislation | 6/18/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 12 | VideoQ&A: Are Payday Loans Ever a Good Idea? | At APR rates near the 300% mark, I hope not | 6/17/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 13 | VideoQ&A: How Should Credit Be Handled When You Are 65+? | Hopefully, this is a time of credit preservation | 6/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 14 | VideoQ&A: What Age is the Best Age For Credit Scores? | Age isn't a factor, but length of credit history is | 6/13/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 15 | VideoQ&A: How Does Marriage Impact Credit? | Marriage means 6 FICO Credit Scores | 6/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 16 | VideoQ&A: How Does Getting Engaged Impact Credit? | By sharing credit and personal finance goals, you can really create a path | 6/11/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 17 | VideoQ&A: Does Credit Matter For Dating? | Dating is a time for determining compatibility | 6/10/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 18 | VideoQ&A: Does Credit Matter For Job Hunting? | Many employers do check credit as screening criterion | 6/9/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 19 | VideoQ&A: Should College Students Get Credit Cards on Campus? | Find out when a secured credit card is right for you | 6/6/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 20 | VideoQ&A: When Should You Get Your First Credit Card? | There is no "right" age but credit should be taught in grade school | 6/5/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 21 | VideoQ&A: What is a Secured Credit Card? | Find out when a secured credit card is right for you | 6/4/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 22 | VideoQ&A: What is the Universal Default Clause? | The Universal Default Clause can impact your APR and your credit score | 6/3/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 23 | VideoQ&A: What is a Goodwill Letter? | This episode contrasts a goodwill letter with a dispute letter | 6/2/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 24 | VideoQ&A: Should I Dispute Online or Offline? | Bureaus offer options but FTC recommends certified mail | 5/30/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 25 | VideoQ&A: Where Can I Find A Sample Credit Dispute Letter? | We offer dispute letter examples for free | 5/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 26 | VideoQ&A: How Do I Do A Credit Report Dispute? | Credit report disputes can be done online or via the mail | 5/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 27 | VideoQ&A: What is a Dispute? How Does it Impact My Credit Score? | There are two types of disputes, credit report and credit grantor disputes | 5/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 28 | VideoQ&A: Can I Stop Credit Card Offers? | Yes, you can but only for two years. | 5/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 29 | VideoQ&A: What's a Beacon Score? | Beacon Scores are FICO Scores Rebranded by Equifax | 5/22/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 30 | VideoQ&A: What's So Rewarding About a Rewards Credit Card? | Rewards cards often offer 1% - if that - rebates. Are they worth it? | 5/21/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 31 | VideoQ&A: What is Direct Debit For Credit Cards? | The best way to avoid late fees is setting up auto payment system your credit card offers | 5/20/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 32 | VideoQ&A: What is a Collection Agency and How Do They Work with Credit Card Companies? | A collection agency is hired by a creditor to collect on your debt | 5/19/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 33 | VideoQ&A: What is the Credit Score Scale? | Answer depends on which scoring system. FICO range is 300-850 | 5/16/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 34 | VideoQ&A: What's the Difference Between a Closing Date and a Due Date? | Tips on setting your due dates for all your credit cards | 5/15/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 35 | VideoQ&A: What's the Difference Between a FICO Credit Score and Non-FICO Score? | FICO Score Range is 300-850. This tip shows how FICO compares to other scoring systems | 5/14/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 36 | VideoQ&A: What's NOT Considered in a FICO Credit Score Calculation? | Addresses the many factors NOT included in credit scores | 5/13/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 37 | VideoQ&A: Does Checking My Credit Score Often Hurt My Score? | Discusses myths around checking your score | 5/12/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 38 | VideoQ&A: What's Considered a Good Credit Score? | Tighter lending standards have raised the score you need for the best rates | 5/9/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 39 | VideoQ&A: Does a Debit Card have Checkout Charges that a Credit Card Doesn't? | See how to avoid checkout fees for debit cards | 5/8/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 40 | VideoQ&A: Joint Credit Cards vs. Authorized User Credit Cards - What's the Difference? | Learn the difference in liability and responsibility between these two types of cards | 5/7/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 41 | VideoQ&A: Does using Credit Cards More Often Impact my Credit Score? | Credit card usage impact on credit scores | 5/6/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 42 | VideoAnnualCreditReport.com - Review #4 | Product review of Annualcreditreport.com | 4/24/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 43 | VideoTrueCredit's 3-Bureau Credit Monitoring - Review #3 | Product review of TrueCredit 3-Bureau Credit Monitoring | 4/9/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 44 | VideoFraud Alerts and Credit Freezes - Lesson #9 | Difference between fraud alerts and credit freezes | 3/31/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 45 | VideomyFICO Suze Orman FICO Kit - Review #2 | A review of Suze Orman's FICO kit | 3/31/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 46 | VideoID Theft Treatment, What To Do When You Are a Victim - Lesson #8 | Steps to take for ID Theft Victims | 3/30/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 47 | VideoID Theft Prevention and Basics - Lesson #7 | How to Prevent ID Theft and Understanding the Basics | 3/29/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 48 | VideoHigher Credit Scores, “Repair” is a Dirty Word - Lesson #6 | How to get higher credit scores the legit way | 3/28/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 49 | VideoMarriage, Divorce and Credit Scores - Lesson #5 | How to manage your credit score in marriage and divorce | 3/27/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 50 | VideoBiggest Credit Score Myths - Lesson #4 | We review the biggest myths in Credit Scoring | 3/26/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 51 | VideoHow To Get Your Credit Scores - Lesson #3 | There are lots of websites, we point out which ones make sense | 3/25/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 52 | VideoCredit Score Factors Pie - Lesson #2 | The FICO Scoring System can be viewed as 5 pieces of a pie | 3/25/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 53 | VideomyFICO Score Watch with FICO Email Alerts - Review #1 | A review of myFICO's Score Watch FICO monitoring product | 3/24/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| 54 | VideoCredit Score Definition 101 - Lesson #1 | This lesson is for credit score beginners | 3/23/08 | Free | View In iTunes |
| Total: 54 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
Extremely Useful... Great Resource
Watching these videos made a very intimidating topic easy to understand and much less daunting. The speaker presents a great deal of relevant information, is interesting, easy to follow and provides a comprehensive view of the things you should care about regarding your credit score. I highly recommend you check these out if you're at all interested in learning about, obtaining or cleaning up your credit rating.
Confidence in managing my credit score
I've listened to most of the credit score lessons over the last few weeks and applied what I learned so far. Much to my pleasant surprise I have already seen a positive jump in my credit score. Luckily I'm now able to qualify for better loan rates. Must see and learn. Save yourself thousands of dollars by becoming an informed consumer.
Must Watch Regardless of Prior Knowledge of Credit Scoring
I like to think of myself as pretty knowledgable about credit scores, but in watching all of the Video Credit Score.com lessons, product reviews, etc. i was blown away by how much i didn't know and thus learned. the videos are short, to the point, very easy to understand and give clear instructions on specific actions-steps to take to resolve various credit related issues. Regardless of you think you know about this topic, i guarantee you will learn a tremendous amount by watching these videos.
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