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Joshua Heckathorn

Joshua Heckathorn is a credit expert and has been featured on CNNMoney, FOX Business, Yahoo Finance, The Street, and many other national publications during the past twenty years. He received a Bachelor of Science in Management (Finance) from Brigham Young University's Marriott School of Business and earned his MBA from Seattle University.

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Recent Blogs

FICO Score 9: Paid vs Unpaid Collections

August 9th, 2016 by Joshua Heckathorn

90 percent of lenders still use FICO scores in some way when assessing your risk as a borrower. So if you have any interest in ever getting approved for a high limit credit card, auto loan, or a mortgage, it's a wise financial move to know where your FICO scores stand and what you can do to improve them.

Ask Creditnet: This Credit Card Isn't Mine - What Should I Do?

July 27th, 2016 by Joshua Heckathorn

Dear Creditnet: I just pulled my credit report and found out I have a credit card for $1,000, but I never applied for this card. What should I do?

Debit vs Credit: A Cage Match

July 13th, 2016 by Joshua Heckathorn

Upon entering the ring, the debit card and the credit card look pretty evenly matched. They are the same size and the same shape. Their functions are also similar: electronically transferring money from one owner to another. But when pitted against each other in a head-to-head match, who will come out on top?

Capital One Spark Miles for Business Review

July 1st, 2016 by Joshua Heckathorn

The Capital One® Venture Rewards Card has been a popular credit card ever since it hit the market years ago with its "100,000 Match Your Miles promotion". While that amazing promo offer didn't last as long as we all would have liked, the card itself continues to be a favorite among travel rewards junkies searching for ways to rack up serious miles.

Will Paying A Collection in Full Improve Credit Scores?

June 23rd, 2016 by Joshua Heckathorn

Will paying a collection account off in full improve one's credit scores?

I feel like I've answered this question hundreds of times over the past 8 years as I've moderated our Credit Talk Forum. But when I was asked the same question last week by a close friend, it once again reminded me just how confused the average consumer remains regarding collections and how they affect credit scores.

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