Six Simple Steps to Avoid Credit Problems in a Bad Economy

The New York Times ran a story today that says the next consumer crisis is credit cards — a sobering fact in a nation that has racked up massive amounts of credit card debt. Unfortunately, when times get hard, many people turn to credit cards ... this myself, buying things on credit when I had no other way to pay for them. I’m not talking about [more...]

Date: 2008-10-29 23:20:31

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Fed decided to Institute Curbs On Issuers of Credit Cards

On Tuesday rules have been proposed by the Federal Reserve to end banks’ ability to apply credit card payments to balances having lowest interest rates first, implementing legislation Congress passed in May. The Fed also proposed that before charging fees for transactions that exceed credit limits creditors obtain consumers’ consent. The Fed said in a statement that restrictions on lending to people under the age of 21 and subprime credit card fees were also included. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 12:56:49

Equities play catch up with credit

Good Evening: What started as trouble with subprime mortgage loans almost two years ago has now spread out and infected credits of all sorts, save the U.S. government. Perceptions about the credit-worthiness of Uncle Sam will take time ... credit markets. Whether this adjustment in the relative prices of credit and equity take place [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 05:30:37

Following Grueling Financial Times You Can Re-establish Your Credit

September 29, 2009 | By Kevin Lynch In Blogging | by Kevin LynchRebuilding credit after a time of monetary hardships, insolvency, repossessions or other monetary damage that blemishes any credit report can be frightening and baffling. For most people these are times of awful pressure. But times change and situations change so don’t let the liberation than comes when the income and cash get back in line be overshadowed by the problems left on the credit report. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 17:00:00

Credit Line Profiling: Right or Wrong?

From NPR: Credit card companies are trying to cut the credit lines of many customers ... . They interviewed two people with Countrywide loans who had also received unwanted credit cuts. One of those men ... in the mail, saying their credit limits have been cut. American Express is one prominent example of companies [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 15:54:52

How to Repair Bad Credit – Learn How Credit Repair Works

It is something that none of us want to ever have reason to do but if you should ever need to write a credit repair letter then it’s important that you go about it in the right way. All too often these letters, which can be sent to creditors or credit collecting agencies, do not include some of the vital information necessary. As a result, they are very ineffective. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-15 06:01:24

How I Ruined My Credit

by Frances Lexington A few months, I went through some rough moments in my life. I got laid off after the company I worked for went down. The bills piled up and I was unable to make my monthly payments. Eventually, all of my credit card accounts were charged-off and sent to collection agencies. My life became a living hell of collection calls and non-stop harassment from debt collectors. Finally, I filed bankruptcy and was relieved of my debt, but the damage to my credit was already done. [more...]

Date: 2009-08-05 17:13:14

Bad Credit Payday Loans: Meets The Instant Needs Comfortably

If we have been using reduced of finance management during a really consequential juncture, it can be a lot frustrating. Along with it, a past credit problems creates barrier that serve reduces a possibility of availing loans. This credit complaint diminishes your credit and lenders have been not during all meddlesome to suggest any financial assistance. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 04:23:53

No Credit Check Payday Loans

September 16, 2009 | By Justin Finn In Blogging | People with a bad credit ratings will struggle to get approved from the mainstream the mainstream lenders. For people in such circumstances a form of ‘no credit check loan’ could be a solution to their financial problems. Credit can be rebuilt through this form of lending by successfully meeting their financial obligations. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-16 23:59:55

Claim Your Tax Credit — Even With Bad Credit!

by Wendy Polisi The Obama administrations economic stimulus package provided for many things including a tax credit for homebuyers who qualify as first-time buyers. This tax credit would equal either 10% of the homes value or $8000, depending on which amount is less. This portion of the stimulus package was included in an effort to energize the real estate businesses by giving homebuyers a good reason to invest in new homes before December 1, 2009. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-12 19:33:42

Following Complex Financial Times You Can Rebuild Your Credit

Upgrading credit after a interval of monetary hardships, bankruptcy, repossessions or other monetary strain that blemishes any credit report can be scary and baffling. For most people these are times of hideous strain. But times change and situations change so don't let the relief than comes when the wages and money get back in line be overshadowed by the tribulations left on the credit report. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 14:11:53

Why Credit Report Scores Are Important

Many of the younger generations are less concerned with their credit report scores than ever. Record numbers of young people are developing bad credit from the moment they turn eighteen and receive credit card offers. However, younger generations need to understand that they can put their entire futures in jeopardy by digging themselves a financial hole. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-26 08:27:38

Claim Your Tax Credit — Even With Bad Credit!

The Obama administrations economic stimulus package provided for many things including a tax credit for homebuyers who qualify as first-time buyers. This tax credit would equal either 10% of the homes value or $8000, depending on which amount is less. This portion of the stimulus package was included in an effort to energize the real estate businesses by giving homebuyers a good reason to invest in new homes before December 1, 2009. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-20 10:22:37

6 Step To Improve Your Credit Score Now

credit cards Your credit score is probably the single most important number in your financial life ... . Use of your credit report has infiltrated areas we never thought it would - from job applications to insurance premiums. I recently learned the impact credit score has on interest rates after finding [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 17:06:27

Best Prepaid Credit Card – What To Look For

September 27, 2009 | By Dan Moskel In Finance | by Dan MoskelYou may have heard of these and asked, “why are they called credit cards if you receive no credit?” To answer that question and many others, let’s look at them in detail.Nearly all of the major issuers offer these. The concept is very simple. Once you are approved, and nearly everybody regardless of their history is, you get a card in the mail. It looks identical to a regular one typically with a Visa or MasterCard logo. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-27 18:13:10

Do-It-Yourself Credit Repair

Negative comments on your credit report can cost you serious money. You do not have to despair though, since it is never too late to become credit worthy again. However, always remember that credit repair does not take place overnight. It requires serious dedication and perseverance to start a clean slate once more. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-21 01:03:30

Learn How A Divorce Can Upset Your Credit Report

September 28, 2009 | By Mike Jones In Finance | by Kevin LynchConsiderably too many marriages end in divorce these days. Sadly the splitting up of a marriage is not only an emotional battle but it all too often has a hugely negative outcome on your finances also. Frequently there are folks who have been responsible and trustworthy with their credit for years who end up with major tribulations following a divorce. Divorce is one of the foremost causes of problematic credit for many persons. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 10:26:54

Kenya finally feels Global Credit Crunch

Can you believe that the contraction of the long-term credit is already in the dictionary? Often defined as "a serious lack of money or credit," to deceive those that are looking to Kenyans, Africans have not experienced so-called crisis of the years, even decades. So the West is to take his medicine, finally, and over time. The beginning of this was found on 9 August 2007. The French investment bank BNP Paribas caused tremors throughout the world causing a sharp rise in borrowing costs. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-16 17:34:30

DIY Credit Repair

Negative comments on your credit report can cost a lot of money. You do not have to give up though, since it is never too late to repair your credit worthiness. However, bear in mind that credit repair does not happen overnight. It takes serious dedication and perseverance to start with a clean slate once more. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-21 01:20:20

Benefits of Acquiring Bad Credit Auto Loans through Sub-prime Car Lenders

Amazon.de Widgets The world economic recession has created a different set of dynamics before the lenders and primers. With pink slips and instability in the job market borrowers are finding it hard to maintain regularity in repayment. Unavailability of unsecured loans has also added to their worries. This is no less a turbulent time for lenders too. With increased number of bad credit borrowers they are forced to relax their good credit score while approving new loan plans. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 07:45:12

Benefits of Acquiring Bad Credit Auto Loans through Sub-prime Car Lenders

Amazon.de Widgets The world economic recession has created a different set of dynamics before the lenders and primers. With pink slips and instability in the job market borrowers are finding it hard to maintain regularity in repayment. Unavailability of unsecured loans has also added to their worries. This is no less a turbulent time for lenders too. With increased number of bad credit borrowers they are forced to relax their good credit score while approving new loan plans. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 07:45:12

How To Get A Car Loan

The importance of having a good past credit record is reflected in every sphere of your life and the same applies also for a new or second hand car loan. Most financiers are reluctant to lend to a borrower with a shaky credit background and such people have to run from pillar to post before they secure a loan to buy a car. Those with a Good credit record, however, find it quite easy. The question confronting us now is How to get a car loan under these adverse conditions. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-02 01:23:56

Reforms Make It Harder To Give Credit Cards To College Students

Due to the latest credit card alterations that are starting up next year, card issuers will have a strenuous time getting teenagers on college campuses to apply for credit cards without their parents’ knowledge. As students arrive on campus, card issuers will be there to meet them at many schools. “Issuers will try to continue to market to college students between now and the time the legislation takes effect,” said Bill Hardekopf, chief executive of LowCards.com, a site that tracks cards. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-13 15:21:17

The Situation of Credit Card Regulation

Situationist Contributor Adam Benforado recently published the following op-ed, titled “Time to Rein in Tricks of the Financial Trade,” in Cap Times . * * * I have a confession: I teach contract law, and I do not understand everything in my credit card agreement. If business law professors are getting lost in the fine print of consumer financial products, we have a fundamental problem. Back in the early 1980s, the average credit card contract filled up a single page. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 04:01:16

Posts about Foreclosures as of July 12, 2009

The Benefits to Restoring Your Credit Rating Can Last A Lifetime – bestonlinecarfinance.com 07/12/2009 by Darrell Price If you have ever gone through a bankruptcy, suffered a devastating foreclosure or applied for a loan and have been turned down, you know the importance of having clean credit. If you are looking to repair your credit and increase your rating, the process can be a little overwhelming at first. This article will hopefully give you a starting point. [more...]

Date: 2009-07-12 12:03:55

What Is My Credit Score and How Is My FICO Calculated?

If you’re like most people out there, there’s inevitably going to come some point in your life when you’ll need to apply for credit and seek out ... prospects like mortgage loans either - even routine applications for things like credit cards, checking accounts, auto loans, and even new jobs are undergoing greater credit worthiness scrutiny. Both [more...]

Date: 2008-07-08 03:19:44

Managing Your Credit Cards Responsibly

September 27, 2009 | By Tawana Rashing In Finance | by Tawana RashingCredit cards can easily go from being your best friend to your worst enemy. If your credit is any good at all, you probably get a ton of pre-approval notices from different companies. They?re offering you the world in a credit card ? no APR, huge credit limits, awesome purchase bonuses and more. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-27 17:25:27

Credit Repair The DIY Way

Negative remarks on your credit report can cost serious money. You do not have to despair though, because it is never too late to repair your credit worthiness. However, bear in mind that credit repair does not take place overnight. It requires serious dedication and perseverance to start a clean slate again. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-21 01:22:30

Credit Crisis Watch: Gaining Positive Traction

In order to gauge the progress being made to unclog credit markets and restore confidence in the world’s financial system, ... in this “Credit Crisis Watch” review, one can ascertain to what extent the various central bank liquidity ... of the credit crisis in August 2007. 14-jan-1.jpg Source: StockCharts.com Importantly [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 13:30:49

When you should use a credit repair agency.

Credit has become a very important part of peoples live in todays age. If you have bad credit you are familiar with having closed doors to loans, bank cards, credit cards, car financing and mortgages. Now all is not lost and you have the option to start fixing your credit. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 18:23:10

When you should use a credit repair agency.

Credit has become a very important part of peoples live in todays age. If you have bad credit you are familiar with having closed doors to loans, bank cards, credit cards, car financing and mortgages. Now all is not lost and you have the option to start fixing your credit. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 18:23:10

Consolidate credit card debt with debt consolidation - Loan Modification not the answer

Amazon.de Widgets Consolidate credit card debt with debt consolidationThe move by the FTC comes as federal and state officials plan to expand a crackdown on mortgage-related scams to other schemes that prey on debt-ridden consumers.. Try Credit card debt consolidationCan’t Pay Your Bills? You’re not alone. Today, millions of Americans are having difficulty paying their debts. Most of those in financial distress are middle-income families with jobs who want to pay off what they owe. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-23 18:54:41

How to Repair Bad Credit – Find Out Just How Easy This Can Be

Lower credit scores are the result of minimum payments, late payments, too many cards and not enough income, and bad financial planning. Most people who have a credit card can not afford the lifestyle they live, and end up using most of their monthly income on credit cards…Last 5 posts by LendingTree Says Google's Getting Into Mortgage Quotes - September 11th, 2009U.S. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-12 06:00:56

Your Credit Report Card

Mark Frauenfelder is the co-founder of my favorite sites, Boing Boing (which is a “directory of wonderful things”). Mark’s also a GRS reader. He dropped me a line the other day to tell me about a new project he’s been following. Today, Credit.com is launching a free new online financial tool called Credit Report Card . This tool is designed to provide users with a quick snapshot of their credit reports. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 18:00:31

Latest News in Credit Repair and Credit Score - Sept 02, 2009

Looking good for the long haul - Minneapolis Star Tribune 1 Sep 2009 at 12:11pm HOUSTON - There was little doubt who the marquee attraction was Monday night at Reliant Stadium. Two weeks after joining the Vikings, Brett Favre played into the third quarter of his team’s 17-10 victory over the Houston Texans. The future Hall of … New credit scoring model may boost some borrowers’ scores - Philiy.com 1 Sep 2009 at 8:43am CHICAGO - Even the most responsible borrowers slip up sometimes. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-02 10:58:27

Guaranteed Credit Acceptance For New and Used Car Loans

Posted By: admin| 2009.09.16 www.MyCarNote.com works with new and used auto dealers proudly featuring the Guaranteed Credit Acceptance Program. This video provides in depth information about obtaining a car loan if you have a poor credit history or prior bankruptcy. The video also provides details about restoring your credit to save money on large purchases. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-16 02:07:40

Record Credit Card Defaults Signals a Weaker Recovery

According to reports from Moody’s ( MCO ) Investors Service, credit card delinquencies surged to record levels in August.  In the first increase of charge-off rates since the rally began in March, credit card issuers wrote off 11.49% of uncollectible consumer debt compared to 10.52% in July.  Also loans more than 30-days past due also rose to 5.8%.  Moody’s report also suggests that charge off rates are not likely to peak until mid-2010, as unemployment continues to strain many consumers budgets. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-24 14:40:21

Small Business Fights to Stay Alive with Decreased Availability to Credit

We’ve heard every talking head go on about Wall Street’s effect on Main Street. We’ve all been scared to death that the credit markets are going to freeze up. I don’t know about you, but I’m still getting credit cards in the mail. So how exactly is this credit crunch really [more...]

Date: 2008-10-17 09:30:41

New Year?s Resolutions for the Credit Crisis

“Finish each day and be done with it,” said Ralph Waldo Emerson. “You have done what you could. Some blunders and absurdities have crept in ... institutions on mergers and acquisitions. The credit crisis exposed a major fault in short-term– ... when they couldn’t get any more credit lines. In November, banks afraid of a repeat performance of those [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 10:02:00

Debt Managment and Debt Consolidation Loans For Bad Credit

Amazon.de Widgets What is debt consolidation but a way to financial freedom with positive actions to bring about resolutions of high interest rates, late fees, over the credit line fees, etc. and see ones balances decrease instead of increase with positive impact on the credit rating. The question is frequently asked by consumers who find that answers to accumulating debt are on the wire and something has to be done. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-22 05:45:34

In ‘Dear Graduate’ author Brett Handler explains to students and parents the perils of easy credit

PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla — The federal government is clamping down on the Wild West of credit card issuing to young adults when tough new regulations go into effect in February 2010, and Brett Handler couldn’t be happier. Handler, author of “Dear Graduate” (ISBN-13: 978-0-615-29936-5, Dreamstar Publishing), the innovative new book and CD for young adults about financial responsibility, has been railing against credit card companies’ injudicious card issuing practices for years. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-17 15:07:45

Do You Know How to Claim Your Tax Credit?

The economic stimulus plan put together by the Obama administration included many measures, one of which was a tax credit for first time homebuyers. In this provision the homebuyer would be able to claim as a tax credit the smaller amount of $8000 or 10% of the house value. The whole idea was to give vitality to the real estate markets and incentive for people to acquire new homes before the beginning of December 2009. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-17 11:04:12

Money Blue Book Weekend Roundup - 6

Since it’s a lazy weekend afternoon for me, here are some finance and frugality reading material I thought you all might enjoy ... To Apply For Instant Approval Credit Cards Four Pillars featured The Best Airline Miles Credit Cards ... Reduction Being Frugal answers questions about How To Eat Healthy On A Budget My Credit Card Blog [more...]

Date: 2008-06-28 18:44:15

Credit industry needs reining in Ed Born - Ocala, Fla. Credit industry needs reining in USA TODAY's article "Rate cuts? Not on credit cards" was a big disappointment. With the hue and cry about fixing the economic crisis, one would expect that some attention would be paid to the credit card mess (Money, Oct. 24 [more...]

Date: 2008-11-05 05:28:40

Creating “Mini-TARP” Bonus Pools Would Help

Good Evening: As 2008 bumps, grinds, and otherwise limps its way to a close, various asset markets can be expected to trade in narrow ranges ... in the credit markets. Since credit led the way both up and down during this wreckage-strewn cycle ... , but management at Credit Suisse may have found a way that could, if widely adopted on the Street, put [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 04:55:44

Mean Street: Keeping Sane in the Loony Bin

Rational markets? Are you kidding? Friday’s 1000-point swing in the Dow has gone and buried that notion for good — at least in my mind ... dealing with a credit crisis, so there will be little joy in stocks until the credit markets improve. For most of us, it’s tough to track the credit markets. Sure, you can look at three and six month [more...]

Date: 2008-10-13 17:09:12

What Everybody Should Know about the $8,000 Tax Credit

The economic stimulus plan put together by the Obama administration included many measures, one of which was a tax credit for first time homebuyers. In this provision the homebuyer would be able to claim as a tax credit the smaller amount of $8000 or 10% of the house value. The whole idea was to give vitality to the real estate markets and incentive for people to acquire new homes before the beginning of December 2009. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-16 09:37:39

How to Fix Bad Credit and Reduce Stress

All of us have made financial mistakes at one point or another; after all, we are only human. However, the trick here is to not live with the problems that come along when you have bad credit any longer than necessary.All information, regardless if it is good or bad, will stay on your credit report ... [more...]

Date: 2009-09-27 19:17:09

Become Versed On How A Divorce Can Ruin Your Credit Report

September 19, 2009 | By Mike Jones In Blogging | The amount of marriages that finish off in divorce is a discouraging statistic. A great deal too many people are subjected to these painful breakups. As one goes through a separation not only is there the emotional sting but all too often it harmfully affects their money also. Oftentimes there are individuals who have been conscientious and unfailing with their credit for years who end up with major problems following a divorce. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-19 23:28:34

Learn More Information About IVA in this Blog Publication

A major part of businessmen have hard times in the years of setting up their own business. They are trying too many things to find a secure position from that the further progress is possible in a competitive business world. That is why so often entrepreneurs borrow money and take advantages of a good credit, but not all of them can cope with a fact that finally comes the time of paying back. A person should take a loan and a credit that are suitable for that business pattern which a person has accepted. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 16:03:09

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