Quizzle
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| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Personal finance, Software |
| Founded | 2008 |
| Fate | Shut down by parent company Bankrate |
| Headquarters | Detroit, Michigan[1] |
Key people | Todd Albery, CEO[2] |
| Products | credit monitoring, credit report, credit score |
| Parent | Bankrate |
| Website | www.quizzle.com |
Quizzle was a website that offered a free VantageScore 3.0 credit score and a free TransUnion credit report every three months.[citation needed] Quizzle was a tool to help consumers gain a complete understanding of their credit and provides tools to help users repair their credit and report problems with their credit report. Its CEO was Todd Albery.[3]
Overview and history
[edit]Quizzle, founded in 2008,[4] was privately held and owned by Dan Gilbert. Headquartered in Detroit, it was part of a "family" of companies that includes the Cleveland Cavaliers, Fathead, and Quicken Loans.[citation needed]
As of April 2015, Quizzle was owned and operated by Bankrate, Inc.
In early 2016, Quizzle began using TransUnion as a replacement for Equifax, and VantageScore 3.0 for CE credit score.[citation needed]
In 2019, Quizzle was shut down and web site visitors are now directed to the site of its former owner Bankrate.
See also
[edit]- Comparison of free credit report websites
- Credit Karma
- Credit Sesame
- Mint.com
References
[edit]- ^ Stynes, Tess (April 2, 2015). "Bankrate Acquires Quizzle.com From Quicken Loans". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on February 2, 2025.
- ^ Coombes, Andrea (December 13, 2009). "How to Learn Your Credit Score". The Wall Street Journal. Archived from the original on February 2, 2025.
- ^ Tompor, Susan (August 23, 2012). "What to Tell Your College Kid About Credit Cards". CNBC. Archived from the original on February 2, 2025.
- ^ Gallagher, John (April 2, 2015). "Bankrate Inc. buys Quicken Loans' spin-off Quizzle.com". Detroit Free Press. Archived from the original on February 2, 2025.
External links
[edit]- Quizzle.com Official Site