{"id":46401,"date":"2021-02-02T10:53:35","date_gmt":"2021-02-02T18:53:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/?p=46401"},"modified":"2024-09-06T06:07:13","modified_gmt":"2024-09-06T13:07:13","slug":"credit-monitoring-services","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.credible.com\/blog\/personal-finance\/credit-monitoring-services\/","title":{"rendered":"Credit Monitoring: Why You Should Get a Credit Monitoring Service"},"content":{"rendered":"

Your credit scores play a major role in getting approved for credit cards, mortgages, and more. One option to help you keep on an eye on your credit \u2014 and even improve it \u2014 is Credible’s marketing partner Experian\u00ae.<\/p>\n

<\/a>Unlike other services, Experian lets you add your cell phone bills, utility bills, and even some streaming service payments to your Experian credit file, which could instantly raise your FICO\u00ae Score+<\/sup><\/a><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\t\n\n\t\n\t\n\t
Raise your FICO\u00ae Score with Experian Boost\u2122*<\/sup><\/center><\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
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Perks of using Experian Boost<\/strong><\/td>
  • Most people see an instant increase to their FICO\u00ae Score with Experian Boost.<\/li>
  • On average, people instantly raise their FICO\u00ae Score by 12 points with Experian Boost.<\/li>
  • Free, no credit card required.<\/li>
  • Get credit for the utility bills you\u2019ve been paying all along.<\/li>
  • Streaming subscription payments can now boost your credit scores.<\/li>
  • Get matched with better credit cards based on your boosted FICO\u00ae score.<\/li><\/ul><\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
* Results may vary. Some may not see improved scores or approval odds. Not all lenders use Experian credit files, and not all lenders use scores impacted by Experian Boost.<\/small><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n

If you\u2019re considering a credit monitoring service, here\u2019s what you should know:<\/b><\/p>\n