Credit Resources

Educational tools and trusted resources to help you understand and monitor your credit.

Credit Card Interest Calculator

Estimate the true cost of carrying a balance and find the fastest path to zero debt.

Credit Score Simulator

Visualize how specific financial actions might impact your score before you take them.

Credit Utilization Calculator

Calculate your current ratio and see how much available credit you should maintain.

Credit Monitoring Services

Monitoring services provide automated alerts and regular report updates to help you stay on top of your credit profile.

Free Services

  • Basic score tracking and monthly report snapshots.
  • Automated alerts for new inquiries or account openings.
  • Educational insights into score changes over time.

Premium Services

  • Daily updates across all three major credit bureaus.
  • Enhanced identity theft protection and insurance coverage.
  • Full credit report access with detailed dispute assistance.

Understanding Credit Basics

Payment History

The single most significant factor in your score. Consistent, on-time payments demonstrate reliability to lenders.

Credit Utilization

The amount of credit you use relative to your limits. Keeping this below 30% is generally recommended for score health.

Credit Age

The length of time your accounts have been open. Older accounts provide a more robust history for scoring models.

Interest Compounding

How debt grows when balances are carried over. Understanding compounding is key to effective debt management.

Choosing the Right Resource

Use calculators to estimate outcomes before decisions

Use monitoring tools to track real-world changes