I used to joke that my credit score is "8." Since credit scores are on a scale from 300-840, 8 is impossible. But, really, whether you're at 400, 600 or 800, this score can impact a whole host of financial decisions that banks, credit card companies and lenders make about you. So, in the interest of helping you put an extra $10,000 in your pocket this year, here are a few … [Read more...]