Saving your credit and credit scores

I have blogged about my experiences with American Express and their systematic reductions in my credit lines ... as “closed as consumer’s request”)  which would have locked in the higher credit limit on the credit report. Canceling a card with a good history will impact your credit, but being at 99-100 [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 23:51:28

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White House Throws GMAC $6 Billion Rescue Line

Remember when the Bush administration was opposed to tapping the $700 billion Wall Street bailout to help Detroit’s Big Three? Fugetaboutit ... percent fewer loans worldwide than it did a year before, Dow Jones reports.) The $6 billion — ... from a minimum credit bureau score of 700 two months ago down to a score of 621. From a statement from GMAC [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 16:29:15

Great GM Giveaway May Rescue June Sales. But At What Cost?

We're getting reports from the front line that GM's 72-hour sale is a success-- of sorts ... stop digging" maxim; offering low credit score buyers up to 150 percent loans (to get them ... . IF this plays out across the country, GM's Black Hole Tuesday numbers will be bad, but they won't be as bad [more...]

Date: 2008-07-01 14:05:07

GM 72-Hour Giveaway May Prop-Up June Sales

We're getting reports from the front line that GM's 72-hour sale is a success-- of sorts ... digging" maxim; offering low credit score buyers up to 150 percent loans (to get them ... . IF this plays out across the country, GM's Black Hole Tuesday numbers will be bad, but they won't be as bad [more...]

Date: 2008-07-01 14:44:07

Eleven Ways To Improve Your Credit Score

Credit scores are one of those little things in life that while they can have a significant impact on people's financial bottom lines, ... your score. 1) Order a copy of your credit report. Review it carefully. Correct any significant errors. This can be done by sending in letters to all three of the credit bureaus. 2) Pay your bills [more...]

Date: 2008-12-12 18:02:36

5 Factors Affecting Your Credit Score

Here’s the bottom line. I'm told all the time: “I PAY MY BILLS ON TIME, BUT MY PEOPLE SAY MY CREDIT STINKS ... as a roadmap to building a good credit report. Here are 5 factors impacting your credit score ... is positive, rather than a concentration in credit cards only. 5. Inquiries have a 10 percent [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 18:53:07

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