Countrywide Sends Fraud Alert Letters: 'Your Info May Have Been Sold' [Countrywide]

A Countrywide customer emailed to tell us he received a unpleasant surprise in the mail today: ... on to say they will give you 2 years of Triple Advantage credit report monitoring for free ... a former Countrwide employee may have sold his loan info. I received a letter from Countrywide [more...]

Date: 2008-09-09 22:57:49

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Catching Up

So.  I should really go over what I have accomplished last year (and this year, to date) in my quest to become debt-free. I managed to totally clear up my credit card debt, and, to my surprise, when I sent for my free annual credit reports, and ordered my FICO scores, I found that it had improved, over the time [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 05:41:49

Consumer Advice to Ring in the New Year

December 23, 2008 FTC News Release: Nine Consumer Tips to Make the Most of 2009 As 2008 draws to a close, ... include: Get a free copy of your credit report. Visit www.annualcreditreport.com or call 877-322-8228 to request a free credit report, once every 12 months from each of the nationwide consumer credit [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 18:24:31

Does Life Lock Work

Does Life Lock work is a question that gets asked a lot, mainly because it seems so cheap ... to counter identity theft by allowing anyone to request a free copy of their credit report from the credit ... and for all. According to official figures from the FTC, 3% of Americans were victims of identity theft last year [more...]

Date: 2008-08-25 15:05:03

What You Can Do To Keep Your Credit Score Afloat

Are you ready for a fresh financial start this year? Here are a few easy ways to spring clean your credit score, and begin today to pay down your debt. Order a copy of your credit report. Consumers have access to one free copy per year from the three [more...]

Date: 2008-04-29 21:58:58

2008 Top Financial Web Sites

Kiplinger recently released their top picks for 2008 best investing and financial services web sites ... will cost you $159 per year for a premium membership. Credit reports: AnnualCreditReport.com. Forget copycat sites. This is the official Web site where you can get a free report from each of the three [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 01:50:29

2008 Top Financial Web Sites

Kiplinger recently released their top picks for 2008 best investing and financial services web sites ... will cost you $159 per year for a premium membership. Credit reports: AnnualCreditReport.com. Forget copycat sites. This is the official Web site where you can get a free report from each of the three [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 01:50:29

Happy New Year!

2009 Happy New Year from all of us here at Ask Mr. Credit Card.com! ... to get your first free flight and how to dispute an item on your credit report. Wishing you a joyous ... the viability of a class action lawsuit against the credit card companies - they are lowering people’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 19:57:28

New Year Resolution #1: Financial Fitness in 2009

Worried about the economy? Been hoarding all your pennies lately? You’re not alone ... t it? Free credit report comparing all your debts, rainy day funds, budget tool…yes, we need ... ? If you have credit card debt, ask yourself why. That list on your credit card statement….was each [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 22:51:21

Resolutions 2009

I'd like to hear about any resolutions for this year that are on your mind.I admit: nothing specific comes to mind for me.. ... : Protect your identity. Download your free annual credit report (US only). Build your network before [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 13:21:41

I went ahead...

... and got my Equifax report and the tax software tonight.I will kick myself if a reader out there knows how to get the credit score for free! ... . Not bad. The credit score was $23.95. I may not get it every year now unless ... I just had time at the computer and I was curious.My score is 811 !Here are the last 6 years [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 01:25:00

More Unemployed Workers, Fewer Jobs

More Unemployed Workers, Fewer Jobs by Tula Connell, Jan 14, 2009 Photo credit: catinatree The U.S. retail sector has been the most immune to the nation’s year-long jobs free fall, but that has changed in recent months and likely will get much worse. Today’s Commerce Department report on retail [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 21:06:36

When You Are Eligible For A Free Credit Report

By Federal law, you are entitled to one free credit report per year directly from a credit-reporting agency only if you certify that: 1 ... to know, whether you need a new credit card, an auto loan, or a mortgage. Lenders use your credit scores ... to obtain the best rates. Bad credit costs thousands of dollars! About The Author Virginia Broobin [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 07:59:27

Habits That Lead To Debt

Avoiding debt isn’t hard but if you make common errors that a lot of people do make, you can find yourself going down the wrong path in life ... the fine print before you start using it. Get your free credit report The government allows all of us Americans to get a free credit report every year with no strings attached.  I would highly advise [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 20:43:02

Have your Free Credit Report

My Uncle Jess has been in the states for almost 10 years now. And staying there was for him blissful with some mixture of bitterness. Why? ... many years of realization he finally settled some amount and requested to dispute credit reports ... his financial status again. If I’m not mistakenly, he recently undergone a free credit report [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 04:42:00

ID Fear Factor: The Sequel

Sometimes, it seems like much of life is a crap shoot, doesn't it? ... ://www.donotcall.gov and register your phone numbers. Free Credit Report One final thing you should do every year is order your free credit report. That's one of your rights under the law so call 1-877-322-8228 [more...]

Date: 2008-06-24 11:00:01

Credit Rating Establishment

Credit Rating Establishment Posted By Ada Denis on @ 6:02 pm by Ada Denis There will come a day when you need credit rating ... by monitoring it is fundamental. Once a year you can pull a free credit report from each authority. Check the report for accuracy, should it be covering errors contact them immediately to resolve the issue [more...]

Date: 2008-12-03 18:02:42

Credit Restoration Step By Step

by Richard Lakin Many people suffer from bad credit. This guide will show you credit restoration tips ... of your credit report will let you know exactly what challenges lie ahead, and it is the first step ... that was passed by Congress not too long ago. This means that you can get a free credit report once per year [more...]

Date: 2008-07-22 13:32:04

FreeCreditReport.com scam

I was looking over my checking account transactions for the past year and saw a mysterious $12 ... credit report program. Under a new Federal law, you have the right to receive a free copy of your credit report once every 12 months from each of the three nationwide consumer reporting companies [more...]

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

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