The aftermath of going through a divorce can be daunting. You must readjust almost everything in your life and try to move past the emotional turmoil. It’s not easy, but you are managing. One thing you must not forget to take a close look at after the divorce is your credit score. Has it suffered as well? Is it in need of repair?
If so, you may find Beth Walker’s article helpful, “How to Repair and Increase Your Credit Score After Divorce” posted on Honoree Corder’s blog The Successful Single Mom. Ms. Walker breaks the difficult task of repairing damage to your “borrowing reputation” into three specific steps:
- know where you stand;
- focus your time and attention on impact areas;
- and, include an installment loan in your mix of credit.
“The fact is,” Walker states, “no one but you cares enough to improve your credit. This may take a year or 18 months but it’s well worth the effort and will pay off in spades!”
Read the entire article here.
