Let’s be real, life happens.You miss a payment. Maybe your paycheck was delayed, you forgot the due date, or your auto-pay failed without you noticing. But once the panic fades, the next big question hits:“How bad is this for my credit score?” The answer? It depends on how late the payment was, how often it…
Have you ever checked your credit score from your bank, then looked at the one from your credit card — only to see two different numbers? You’re not alone. In fact, it’s perfectly normal.Here’s why your FICO score isn’t the same everywhere, and how to understand what really matters when you’re keeping track of your…