Expert Bio
Carrie Coghill
Carrie Coghill
Director of Consumer Education
FreeScore.com
Carrie Coghill is the Director of Consumer Education for FreeScore.com. She has co-authored two books on personal finance, "The Newlyweds' Guide to Investing & Personal Finance" and "What's Your Investing IQ", and contributed to a third work, "Getting Started in 401(k) Investing."
Ms. Coghill is recognized as one of this country's foremost authorities on consumer money management and is a highly sought-after source by prestigious publications, including Business Week, Forbes.com, Investor's Business Daily, Dow Jones, and Money Magazine, among many others. Barron's Magazine has acknowledged her as a leading expert in the area of personal finance.
Carrie shares her knowledge and understanding of personal finance matters and personal credit concerns with FreeScore visitors* on a regular basis. Her insights are designed to enlighten and inform our readers about the complex world of credit and other everyday money matters.
*Please note that Ms. Coghill does not offer specific tips or advice regarding financial planning concerns or investment issues on this site.
Articles
Credit Card Act Public Awareness Study
Videos
Difference between hard and soft credit inquiries
How is a Credit Score Calculated?
What Does It Mean To Have 3 Credit Scores?
The Difference Between a Credit Score and Report
How Many Times Can Your Credit Score Change Each Year?
Why Check Your Credit Scores & Reports?
Who is More Credit Savvy: Men or Women
Credit Alerts Can Keep Your Identity Safe
Monitor Both Your Credit Scores & Reports
Conduct a Credit Check-Up 3 Times Per Year or More
Can Bad Credit Cost You a Job?
