College is expensive and if you're like most undergraduates, you probably took out a student loan. In fact, nearly 70% of graduates have student debt and 44 million Americans have a total of $1.71 trillion in student loan debt! When it’s time to pay back those loans, it's important to…

Since the beginning of the pandemic, renters have been protected from eviction and not required to pay rent if they can prove financial hardships due to COVID-19. However, the rent payments are not forgiven entirely. They are in a forbearance program which means the rent must be paid back at…

Your credit score plays a big part in your life. Not only does it affect the interest rates you pay when buying a house or car, but it can also affect the deposit you pay when renting, your insurance premiums, and even your job applications. Your credit score matters so…

It’s that time again, rent renewal time. We all know what typically happens next, your landlord tells you rates are going up and you have a short window of time to either pay it, or find another place to live. But did you know, can you negotiate with your landlord…

Terry Sacia: “By having my rental payment history reported to the credit bureaus, I gained a much needed new tradeline to my report”  This is part of a series of posts that share the personal stories of some RentReporters customers that have benefited from our service. If you’d like to…

While the economic uncertainty caused by the pandemic has taken a toll on people and families across the country, we are beginning to turn the corner. More and more people are getting vaccinated, businesses are re-opening, and the number of new cases continues to decline. We may find ourselves getting…

You’re in college so that you can get your degree, and with that degree, land that dream job. Like most college students, you have a lot going on, so chances are your credit score is the last thing on your mind.  Your credit score is important and can make things…

If you’ve laid out some financial goals for the year, having a plan to build better credit is a good first step to take. Good credit means you can borrow money at a lower interest rate, qualify for lower interest rate credit cards, and also save money on utilities, mobile…

Many Americans are receiving a 2nd stimulus check for $600 from the federal government and have questions about how the money can or should be used. Below are three key points to know about the latest stimulus payments. (more…)

This is the first in a new series of posts we’re planning to share the personal stories of some RentReporters customers that have benefited from our service. If you’d like to share your story -- and earn cash and rewards in the process -- please email us at info@rentreporters.com. (more…)