Pocket Profile: The Finance Buff

This week we spoke with The Finance Buff. His blog was named the Best Finance Blog for People Ready to Save or Invest by the CEO of Wesabe ... percentile! Credit Card Debt: None. Top percentile! What are your two favorite financial products? Why ... : Greater than 90% of Americans. Rent/mortgage: 34% of Americans pay more in rent. Credit Score: Don’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 17:07:27

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How Much Is Your Credit Score Costing You?

I hate to say it, but just change your time is no longer sufficient. There was a time when everything you do, good credit to have ensured that all your bills ... , simple decisions you can not pass on your credit card. But why? What is the average consumer, which [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 13:14:07

The 5 Million Frequent Flyer Mile Challenge

... that are worth at least $12,000 to me. I’ve closely monitored my credit score along the way, and the effect ... weeks thanks to mileage bonuses from new credit cards. If you’re up for it, you can do this too – [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 01:38:16

Your Credit Score Affects Your Reputation

Reputation is a measure that all of us have ... . This will ensure that you can get the payoff put on your credit report. What you should then do is to stop ... ; your financial reputation is what stands between you and loans, credit cards, apartments, rentals [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 13:45:30

Borrowing Beyond your Limit can Result in Consumer Debt

Consumer debt has risen to worrying percentages in the past few years ... debt can be acquired in various forms, including through a credit card or a payday loan. There are many ... of the loan, how much the borrower is able to pay back per month, their current credit score [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 00:24:29

FICO Toolkit for 50% Off

We wanted to share with our readers a great deal on learning about your FICO score and helping to get out of debt. Not sure what your FICO score is? ... is some of what it offers: Action Plan personalized to your credit report and goals 3 Credit Reports (from all three ... which cards to pay off first, etc. Fairness - It checks the fairness of rates to [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 19:02:07

Emily’s List: 'Poor' musician edition

Happy Friday! Today is the birthday of several music greats; Joan Baez, Jimmy Page, Dave Matthews, and even AJ McLean of the Backstreet Boys ( ... and debt. 1. Everyday Finance explains what your FICO score is and why it matters. Don't feel bad ... of the composer Johann Strauss. This week's credit card roundup of posts from around the personal [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 15:30:21

Good, Better, Best...Never Let it Rest

Hey y’all! Happy New Year and all that jazz! I hope everyone had a safe and great New Year’s Eve and Day ... life Cs in English on my report card. Now if you don’t know, a 4 is what you usually need to receive college credit. Best score is a 5.Needless to say my confidence was shook. I pressed on. I worked [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 16:55:00

Friday: Pick Your Poison

Ahhh, I *knew* there was a catch to potentially seeing the presumtuous nominee give his victory speech at Invesco Field ... to score one of the tickets to Senator Barack Obama’s speech next month accepting the Democratic ... that you have to fork over your credit card number and sign up for 4 years.  You can retract at any time [more...]

Date: 2008-07-25 11:10:09

Rockies Classics: April 5, 1993

... run in Chicago after Colorado, but he doesn’t get nearly enough credit for the job he did in Denver ... accomplishment. And he never quit.  That always scores points with me. Lineup Card Colorado Rockies Eric [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 01:22:36

Book Review: Personal Finance for Dummies

Another book review.  This time I’m reviewing Personal Finance for Dummies by Eric Tyson!  ... your net worth.  It explains to you about FICO and what your score might mean.  It also discusses ... to deal with debt.  Do you use savings or cut up your credit cards.  Should you file bankruptcy [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 19:53:54

The Daily Poverty Post.

Yesterday, Suze Orman went on Oprah to talk about her latest book, Suze Orman’s 2009 Action Plan, ... at the Poverty Party. Except when Bossy talks about the importance of your FICO score, she doesn’t jab ... are a few of Bossy’s notes from the show: Pay off your credit card debt before anything else [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 13:28:31

I got 78% C

I just took a Bills IQ test to see if we're financially fit and I got a score of 78 % C.! It's not that bad but as I took the test, I realized that we still have a lot of things ... . :) I also realized that loans and credit card payments must indeed be paid on time, if not interests [more...]

Date: 2008-07-24 01:08:00

Shooting The Moon

Josh Marshall caught a telling soundbite: McCain spokesman Brian Rogers said this to the Politico about the increased media scrutiny of the ... works if you take every demerit card. Take all but one and you end up with a score so bad ... Sarah Palin with a press conference full of lies. Maybe I’m giving the campaign too much credit [more...]

Date: 2008-09-14 04:44:58

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

Free Credit Score Online!

Credit Score is an important factor considered by creditors, money lenders and other financial institutions ... a good credit score: The Potential lenders, banks, credit card companies and employers measure ... not be under this misconception that a bad or poor credit score will always remain poor. You can improve [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 10:33:46

More Inactive Credit Cards Being Closed: Protect Your FICO Credit Score

If you haven’t heard already, several large credit card issuers (Chase, Washington Mutual, Citibank, Capital One, HSBC) ... . This is their legal right, but it can also negatively affect your credit score. Here’s why ... . Some credit repair experts say it does, others disagree. However, if someone does a manual review [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 11:48:09

Subprime Credit Card

by Dan Moskel A sub prime card was designed for those with a low credit score ... out of your card on your credit you should try to keep the balance at roughly 20% of your available credit ... , and charge offs on their credit report. Every card does have different approval requirements but will give [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 07:36:06

Why Is It Essential To Have A Good Credit Score?

by Jason Bishop A healthy credit score is principal in our financially driven order ... are entirely wiped clean, an individual can begin obtaining a no credit or bad credit Master Card ... . This will enable you to use your credit card to purchase luxury items like holidays. There are free ways [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 19:41:17

What Exactly Is Credit Scoring?

Credit scoring is nothing new, it’s been used for 4 decades. Credit scoring is an fundamental aspect of life ... years ago. As soon as all your accounts are cleared you can begin to apply for a bad credit or no credit visa Master Card. This will be helpful for a individual to begin gaining a marvelous credit [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 21:03:43

Why Are My Credit Cards Being Canceled?

In today’s economy, credit card companies are changing interest rates at whim (at least until the new credit card laws go into effect…in July 2010 ... . And this could ding your credit score a little bit, which is not something you really want to happen ... by following this simple tip - it helps your credit score and it lets you keep all your available cr [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 16:59:00

What is the trick to establishing good credit through using credit cards?

using credit cards ltmac85 asked: Just starting off trying to develope credit to buy a house in the near future, already have a payed off car ... : credit score repair, credit turned down, student loans, high risk lenders Share and Enjoy: Digg ... . So there is no sence in getting a new one to establish credit. Therfore im going to try [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 21:17:00

Ten for Tuesday (January 13, 2009)

Here’s this week’s Ten for Tuesday. Enjoy! 1. My friend, Lindsay, details how she and her husband are handling allowances. 2 ... , same-as-cash, and no-interest-no-payments. 6. Protect your FICO score as more inactive credit card ... break out the credit cards. 7. The Digerati Life offers up some pointers on preparing for a job [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 17:39:22

Why A Credit Score Is Crutial To You

Credit scoring is nothing new, it’s been used for 4 decades. A good credit grade is crucial in our financially forced order ... you can begin to apply for a bad credit or no credit visa Master Card. This will be helpful ... a house or a car and gaining a charge card, a person must have a good standing in their credit history [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 21:05:48

Exclusive Credit Cards Deals

.fullpost{display:inline;}As there are so many type and features of credit card offered in the market, ... if you don't want to be trapped in a sticky situation of having debts and bad credit score ... of credit card at extracreditcards.com. This website has the discussion and articles that will explain [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 04:04:00

Checking Your Credit Score

Most people don’t know their credit score. What does that mean? ... had a credit card or some type of loan for at least six months. So, if you’re young or have never used ... convenience checks from my credit cards each and every month. Some of you may not have a credit [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 11:58:12

9 Reasons for a good credit rating or FICO score

Does my credit rating really matter? That question goes through a lot of people’s heads as they max out their credit card or don’t pay their ... of having a good credit score can be very rewarding and fulfilling. You might be asking yourself, what exactly is a good credit score? Well, the average rating for people in the US with a debt below [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 12:22:27

This Week in Credit: Fees and Scores

adele_D_20090115144535.jpg Getty Images Credit card pop art The bad news: ... . Some good news: Free credit scores might be offered more widely. Keepers of the FICO score Fair ... and have not finalized our suite of products and features at this time. Credit-score watchers, keep us posted [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 17:57:45

Good Credit Report Score

Good Credit Report Score December 20th, 2008 Subscribe To Our Feed Bankruptcy is an option but the laws have changed and it is not always the ... establishments that promised to help you may have ended up hindering you. Bad Consolidation Credit loan personal Getting your credit card debt relief procedure started is the most important thing [more...]

Date: 2008-12-20 06:19:18

How To Get A Good Credit Score

by Peter North A happy credit score is serious in our financially ambitious order ... Card or Visa. This will be helpful for a individual to begin acquiring a fantastic credit grade ... or a car and acquiring a credit card, a individual must have a good standing in their credit account [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 08:25:58

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