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Posted on 5/31/15 at 8:29 am
Posted by TheHiddenFlask
The Welsh red light district
Member since Jul 2008
18384 posts
Posted on 5/31/15 at 8:29 am
According to creditkarma, I broke 800 today. Other than bragging rights, I don't think it does anything for me, but it feels cool. I don't think I've ever been more angry/embarrassed about a financial situation than when I was declined for a $500 credit card in college because I had no credit history. I set out to build my credit and in less than 10 years, I have joined the 800+ club.

I won't even deny that this is a brag thread, but I can't do it in real life and I feel a need to share this info. Please feel free to brag with me.
Posted by ItzMe1972
Member since Dec 2013
9778 posts
Posted on 5/31/15 at 8:41 am to
Congratulations! That is something to be proud of.
Posted by 13SaintTiger
Isle of Capri
Member since Sep 2011
18315 posts
Posted on 5/31/15 at 8:42 am to
Credit karma is not accurate.......pull your official FICO score if you want to know the truth. Creditkarma can be off as much as 40 pts.
Posted by Civildawg
Member since May 2012
8550 posts
Posted on 5/31/15 at 8:50 am to
Is the credit score that mint posts accurate? Just got mint about a month ago
Posted by C
Houston
Member since Dec 2007
27817 posts
Posted on 5/31/15 at 8:51 am to
Posted by Lsut81
Member since Jun 2005
80101 posts
Posted on 5/31/15 at 9:01 am to
quote:

According to creditkarma, I broke 800 today


Not accurate...

Good job being that close nonetheless. Go to equifax and do your "Score Power". That will give you your true score. Takes into account all three companies.

I haven't done mine in a while, but the ones sent from Discover, Cap One, and a recent car purchase, I know I'm in a good place
This post was edited on 5/31/15 at 9:20 am
Posted by TheOcean
#honeyfriedchicken
Member since Aug 2004
42454 posts
Posted on 5/31/15 at 9:10 am to
You and that Aubs10 guy should totally get a room
Posted by TDsngumbo
Alpha Silverfox
Member since Oct 2011
41543 posts
Posted on 5/31/15 at 9:30 am to
Congratulations! You officially borrow your way into eyeball-deep debt. ??
Posted by TheHiddenFlask
The Welsh red light district
Member since Jul 2008
18384 posts
Posted on 5/31/15 at 9:33 am to
creditkarma has been +/- 5 points the last two times I had my FICO pulled. It was at 795 in February, so I'm pretty sure it's good. I've also confirmed through my CC account. creditkarma is showing 803 and my CC report is at 801.

Buncha Debbie downers in here.
Posted by TheHiddenFlask
The Welsh red light district
Member since Jul 2008
18384 posts
Posted on 5/31/15 at 9:37 am to
quote:

Congratulations! You officially borrow your way into eyeball-deep debt. ??


I have taken exactly 2 loans in my entire life and have never paid a nickle of interest on a credit card. In the last 5 years I have grown my net worth from basically $0 to a six figure amount. I think I am doing fine.
Posted by Lsut81
Member since Jun 2005
80101 posts
Posted on 5/31/15 at 10:06 am to
quote:

Buncha Debbie downers in here.



Geez, don't get your panties in a wad... We're just telling you the truth. KC scores can be as much as 40pts off. If you want a truly accurate score, pay to have your FICO pulled.

If you're good with an approximate range, then use KC and any reports provided by your CC company to hone in on where you likely are.
Posted by Croacka
Denham Springs
Member since Dec 2008
61441 posts
Posted on 5/31/15 at 10:18 am to
My fico score according to Barclays






Posted by Lsut81
Member since Jun 2005
80101 posts
Posted on 5/31/15 at 10:21 am to
quote:

My fico score according to Barclays


Just pulled mine...

Lets just say
Posted by kaaj24
Dallas
Member since Jan 2010
603 posts
Posted on 5/31/15 at 10:35 am to
Congrats. People don't get recognized enough for consistently doing the right thing.

Posted by Joshjrn
Baton Rouge
Member since Dec 2008
26985 posts
Posted on 5/31/15 at 10:40 am to
Congrats. Only thing holding me back right now is time
Posted by I Love Bama
Alabama
Member since Nov 2007
37694 posts
Posted on 5/31/15 at 10:50 am to



Getting close....
Posted by TigerDeBaiter
Member since Dec 2010
10257 posts
Posted on 5/31/15 at 11:01 am to
Reached that a couple years ago myself. Congrats

Must have been those furniture cards.
Posted by Will Cover
St. Louis, MO
Member since Mar 2007
38512 posts
Posted on 5/31/15 at 11:28 am to
My wife's credit score, according to TransUnion, a free service from Discover.

This post was edited on 5/31/15 at 11:29 am
Posted by I Love Bama
Alabama
Member since Nov 2007
37694 posts
Posted on 5/31/15 at 11:31 am to
You being honest? I've always heard that number was impossible unless you are specifically taking steps to get that high. Not just paying bills on time....

Just an insane score....
Posted by Lsut81
Member since Jun 2005
80101 posts
Posted on 5/31/15 at 11:36 am to
quote:

You being honest? I've always heard that number was impossible unless you are specifically taking steps to get that high. Not just paying bills on time....


Yeah, its possible. Doesn't take anything too special
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