Barrett Burns

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Barrett Burns is president and chief executive officer (CEO) of VantageScore Solutions LLC, an independently managed joint venture of the three national credit reporting companies, Equifax, Experian and TransUnion, and the company behind the VantageScoreĀ® consumer credit scoring model. He is a 2011 member of the Federal Reserve Boardā€™s Consumer Advisory Council and a director of the Homeownership Preservation Foundation.

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Reason Codes: The Roadmap to Better Credit Scores
A Roadmap to Better Credit Scores
Iā€™m often asked about the best ways to improve a consumerā€™s c... read more

February 4, 2014

Credit Score

influences your credit score
What Really Influences Your Credit Score?
It seems like a very straightforward question that deserves an eq... read more

July 3, 2013

Credit Score

A Credit Insider's Tips for Smart Holiday Spending
A Credit Insider’s Tips for Smart Holiday Spending
The holiday shopping season is now in full swing. Malls and other... read more

December 5, 2012

Personal Finance

Who Doesn’t Have A Credit Score? (Hint: It Could Be You)
For numerous reasons unrelated to their ability to pay back loans... read more

August 22, 2012

Credit 101

The Hidden Benefits of Credit Scores
In my recent Credit.com column,Ā Credit Score Obsessed? Don’... read more

May 2, 2012

Credit 101

The Ups And Downs Of Your Credit Score
If you’re getting tired of seeing your credit score rise an... read more

March 5, 2012

Credit Score