Did You Know You're Loathesome? Here's Why
Via PharyngulaThe Buffalo Beast's annual list of the 50 Most Loathesome People has been published. And guess who made the list?Update: Turns out Metro managed an honourable mention for failing to provide the proper link. all fixed. Thanks are due to silverstar for pointing that out.That's right: At number 43, it's YOU [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 19:35:00
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Credit bureaus get most of their data from creditors and collection agencies ... . And they go through county records to find recorded liens (legal claims) against property. Non-credit data made part ... on obtaining a credit report.) Taken From : Credit Repair by Attorneys Robin Leonard and Deanne Loonin [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 04:31:36
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
LifeLock and Identity Theft
LifeLock, one of the companies that offers identity-theft protection in the United States, has been taking quite a beating recently. They're being sued by credit bureaus, competitors and lawyers in several states ... and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, or Facta, credit bureaus were forced to allow you to put a fraud [more...]
Date: 2008-06-17 12:51:25
More than Half of Brits Prepared to Haggle Over Retail Prices
In light of the current credit crunch, more British adults are choosing to haggle over the price of goods such as cars and televisions, though many are still not prepared to negotiate over financial products, according to research by Experian’s CreditExpert.co.uk. Fully 57% of British adults say they are now more likely than [more...]
Date: 2008-10-05 15:30:30
Live Peacefully without Credit Problem
Wow ! free credit online... is here to serve you , searched on www.creditnexus.com. This good news to all who need to get their current credit report. Online credit report is one way of monitoring your credit if you are deciding to apply for another loan transaction because the free credit report online provides the complete summary [more...]
Date: 2008-10-22 13:24:11
Consumer Credit Counseling Services
Consumer Credit Counseling Services Consumer Credit Counseling Services is the most popular “service” known to consumers facing money problems ... , it is the last choice before filing for bankruptcy. Read more » Credit Report Why Should I Care About My Credit Report? Have you seen your credit report recently? Chances are you haven’t. You may not [more...]
Date: 2008-07-28 16:21:16
Improve Your Credit Score: Determine Your Creditworthiness
Sure, the economy may be flailing, but learning to preserve and maintain your creditworthiness and improve your credit score is still extremely ... obtained with faulty credit lending practices and other flawed methods have sent the economy ... credit is deemed a sound judgment by a bank or financial institution. Your credit score determines [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 09:18:45
College Money Tip #4: Check Your Credit Report
If a credit score is like your GPA, then a credit report is like a report card by some sadistic teacher who writes down what you’ve done, but doesn’t write your grades on it. It simply lists out what lines of credit you have (credit ... to get your credit "GPA," you’ll have to pay for it*. What makes this even more maddening is the fact [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 16:08:37
Credit Cards 101
Credit sounds like a great way to go in order to have the many things in life that you want to afford for yourself and your family ... and the way you pay your bills. The three leading consumer credit bureaus are Experian, Equifax ... . Credit also sounds like a scary way of getting ahead especially when you consider all the risks [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 07:38:08
Online Credit Reports
Every time you ask for a mortgage, make a payment, ask for a personal loan or use a credit card, the information is recorded in your credit report. A credit report has all kinds of information about your credit status, mortgage or billing information, legal issues and more. It is the first thing lenders look at when considering [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 06:17:32
Confusing Consumption With Investment
People are now waking up to the fact that what that real estate investment guru was pitching at the seminar wasn’t necessarily an "investment": ... credit report Mortgage for people with bad credit Credit card machine to buy Free credit report ... home loan rate refinance Bad credit home improvement loan Bad credit personal loan 1 Home interest [more...]
Date: 2008-06-24 14:10:35
A Review of Free Credit Report
More and more people have got a credit card now. It is very easy and convenient to pay for bills with credit card ... , I can avoid identity theft which affects my credit score. And remove credit report errors in time ... . Let me introduce you Credit Nexus, one of the biggest free credit report providers online, which [more...]
Date: 2009-01-11 12:16:50
Credit Cards 101
Credit sounds like a great way to go in order to have the many things in life that you want to afford for yourself and your family ... and the way you pay your bills. The three leading consumer credit bureaus are Experian, Equifax and TransUnion. Many lending institutions report to all three your credit information, however, smaller [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 01:20:13
How Much Will That ZIP / EMAIL Offer Reward Really Cost You?
A few days ago I wrote a post on “Are Zip and Email Offers Worth It? ... . The offer in particular that I was looking at was the “Free LG Washer and Dryer“. Even without going ... offer page options.” So the next and most important question is… what exactly are the Top, Prime [more...]
Date: 2008-06-26 16:39:00
The Rule the Banks Don’t Want You To Know
King Solomon once said that there’s nothing new under the sun. How appropriate that the wisest man in the Bible ( ... and credit card companies instead of making it work for them. The average credit card rate is currently at 13.54% (Source: Credit Cards.com, 2008) and Americans are averaging $16,635 in debt, excluding [more...]
Date: 2008-09-29 18:00:27
Magnetic Ring Attack on Electronic Locks
Posted on June 18, 2008 at 06:35 AM • 13 Comments • View Blog Reactions LifeLock and Identity Theft LifeLock, ... quite a beating recently. They're being sued by credit bureaus, competitors and lawyers in several ... , as part of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, or Facta, credit bureaus were forced [more...]
Date: 2008-06-18 12:35:16
Find a Budget, Eliminate Debt and Get Ahead of Bills
Find a Budget, Eliminate Debt and Get Ahead of Bills If you are like everyone else in the world, you want to get out of debt, ... before filing for bankruptcy. Read more » Credit Report Why Should I Care About My Credit Report? Have you seen your credit report recently? Chances are you haven’t. You may not even know the relevance [more...]
Date: 2008-07-30 20:33:09
Get Your Free Credit Score Online
It’s easy to obtain a free credit report ever since the Fair Credit Reporting Act legislation enabled you to obtain one free copy of your credit ... ” editionAre You Selling Your Credit Score?Why Borrowers With Bad Credit Pay A Higher Interest Rates ... , and TransUnion). However, free credit score wasn’t so easy — at least until now. Credit Karma Free Cre [more...]
Date: 2008-09-09 13:00:51
Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
Identity theft is on the rise and people must be vigilant not only protecting their personal information, but monitoring their credit to ensure that they do not fall victim. employeescreenIQ’s Rob ... that individuals can protect themselves. Don’t Let Someone Take Credit For (From) You!- By Rob [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 14:44:54
Tips on buying Memphis Home
by S. Kim When you are buying a home this can be a very stressful period in your lives ... idea to make sure that your credit history is looking good beforehand. A few months before you start looking for a place to buy obtain copies of your credit reports. Today these you can get for free [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 15:07:22
A Steal-Of-A-Deal In California
The Burbank Leader reports from California. “Home prices in Burbank and Glendale plummeted more than 12% in June as foreclosures soared in the ... , but in our middle-class areas, I don’t think it’s as bad as our people make it out to be,’ she said.” [more...]
Date: 2008-07-27 18:27:14
I think I have been the victim of identity theft. What can I do?
The following post in our Reader Question series is an actual user submitted question ... of the three credit bureaus and ask them to place a credit freeze on your credit report ... of a credit freeze. A fraud alert is an annotation on your credit report that lets potential lenders [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 00:33:48
Apply To See Your Credit Report And Change Your Credit Score
by Jim Bransby Never before has your credit score been so important to decisions that are being made about you ... on or before the 5th. The lender sends a report about this loan activity to each credit reporting bureau ... to check your credit report. The information here is vital, it can be though of as your financial health [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 09:19:46
Chase Flexible Rewards Card - Excellent for Travelers or Point Collectors
Chase Flexible Rewards Card - Excellent for Travelers or Point Collectors Chase the Credit Card Company offers a wide variety of credit cards to fit ... options. Read more » Credit Report Why Should I Care About My Credit Report? Have you seen your credit report recently? Chances are you haven’t. You may not even know the relevance or significance [more...]
Date: 2008-07-21 16:02:41
Do Not Call and Do Not Mail Listings: Just Signed Up With Both Services, You Can Too (pfblogs.org)
I just registered our home phone with the do-not-call registry and am finalizing my PERMANENT OPT OUT registration in the Equifax, Experian, Innovis and TransUnion pre-approved credit card marketing agreement.Both are pretty easy. Here's ... .(2.) To Opt Out of Pre-Approved Credit Card Offers:- Go to www.dmachoice.org- Click on "suite of preference [more...]
Date: 2008-08-23 20:09:10
Experian Helps Marketers Reach New Households Before the Competition
Experian Helps Marketers Reach New Households Before the Competition Latest white paper from Experian identifies the top 10 overlooked and underestimated population growth markets SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Sept. 24 /PRNewswire/ — Correctly identifying population expansion and projecting significant shifts within your current market are critical in reaching consumers before your competition. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-24 12:24:06
Five Ways to Get Your Credit Report for Free
I’ve talked at length in the past about how your credit score is determined and why it’s important ... score is to keep a close eye on your credit report. While you’re entitled to one free credit report per year from each of the three major credit reporting bureaus (see #1, below), sometimes [more...]
Date: 2008-08-29 10:03:53
The Importance Of Obtaining A Copy Of A Credit Report
It has been estimated that the typical adult has within their possession an average of eight credit cards. In addition, the average credit card indebtedness is about $8,000. Good credit is critical for the consumer today based on a reliance of credit cards and future major purchases. Examples of major [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 04:41:48
How To Get Free Credit Scores, myFICO Credit Scores On Discount
Here are 6 ways you can get your free credit scores and reports, including a comprehensive credit information package on discount. myFICO’s Credit Complete product is on sale. With the credit crisis in the forefront, it’s more important than ever to keep tabs on how our credit scores are doing. And a few companies [more...]
Date: 2008-10-10 22:27:06
Beware Promotions In Sheep’s Clothing
Occasionally on BFP I’ll write posts in which I list promotional offers such as a Sharebuilder promotion code or some free money credit card offers. With the RME offer or Sharebuilder codes, it’s a pretty straightforward offer with little downside. The credit card offers are different, they look soft and cuddly [more...]
Date: 2008-07-09 10:45:41
FDIC Insurance Coverage: Limits and Strategies
recent history of bank failures in the United States. Unfortunately, just over a week later, the graphic that I put together is already out of date… Just yesterday, the FDIC announced that two more banks failed: The 28 branches of 1st National Bank of Nevada and First Heritage Bank N.A [more...]
Date: 2008-07-24 10:06:53
Improve your Eligibility
One of the people's problem today in regards with credit cards is lack of eligibility ... . That is why, Union Credit reports is here to give you an exact report regarding your updated credit report history. At this website, you can also expand your knowledge about credit cards and everything [more...]
Date: 2008-06-10 15:53:21
Debt forces shoppers to rein in their spending after Christmas last hurrah
The crisis facing the British high street was laid bare yesterday by results from quoted retailers which confirmed that margins are being squeezed ... was the last hurrah for consumers as December's credit card bills force them to confront their debts against [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 00:01:00
The Danger of Losing Your Wallet - And How to Protect Yourself
Near the end of a recent long trip, my wife misplaced her wallet. She carries a traditional small pocket wallet, which contains her driver’s license, a few credit ... and replacement. The first step is to contact the credit card companies, as well as your bank [more...]
Date: 2008-07-03 14:00:54
Abolish Credit Rating Agencies? Some Say So
In an article I wrote back in April of 2007, I assigned blame to various individuals, industries, ... a credit score (rating) from Experian (rating agency, who is competing with other rating agencies ... ). As you can imagine, the individual wants a good credit rating from Experian, and Experian desperately wants [more...]
Date: 2009-01-06 17:56:14
Fraud Alert vs. Freezing Your Credit Report
If you have been a victim of identity theft, you may have seen conflicting information about how to handle the situation. Most sites recommend placing a fraud alert on your credit report to prevent the identity thieves ... . What is a fraud alert? Setting up a fraud alert is like placing a red flag on your credit report [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 17:16:56
Building Credit History
Building your credit history is important in today’s time, especially since the laws are changing ... and headaches we want to avoid. If you have bad scores on your credit report, it takes seven long years ... . To build credit you have to keep constant watch of the activities on your credit report. To obtain [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 07:54:57
The Qualification Letter I Use for My Buyers and Require For My Listings
I have never had someone tell me they wanted more information than this letter provides ... Experian TransUnion Primary Borrower XXX XXX XXXCo-Borrower XXX XXX XXX The credit report lists ... and purchase under the purchase contract being submitted on (property address) I have run their credit score [more...]
Date: 2008-12-17 14:43:00
Four Quick Ways to Build A Strong Credit Rating
#fullpost{display:inline;}Nov 18, 2008: Much has been written about credit rating and how we can go about improving it. There are companies offering professional services to help us earn better credit scores [more...]
Date: 2008-11-18 05:21:00
Secured Credit Cards & Secured Loans Can Help Build Your Credit History
Secured credit cards and secured loans are an alternative to signing up for a regular credit card in order to build your credit history ... and is looking to build up her credit history so she can buy a home in the future. I’ve recently graduated from college with two degrees, no loans, no debt, but no credit. I didn’t take out a credit card [more...]
Date: 2008-08-24 17:12:14
Free Government Credit Report - Some Important Things To Consider (pfblogs.org)
The Federal Fair Credit Reporting Act, or FCRA, requires all three of the major credit reporting agencies to provide customers who ask for it one ... free government credit report every 12 months. The three agencies are Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. Together they have set up a website specifically for customers who ... ... [more...]
Date: 2008-10-14 03:04:06
An Example of What the Credit Bureaus Try to Sell You
experian1 I mentioned yesterday that you can set up a quasi-credit monitoring service for yourself ( ... ) and the offer is to give you your Experian Credit Score for “only” $5.95″!”. As I said yesterday this is an internal-to-Experian (or whichever credit bureau you are using) score that is meaningless [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 13:00:15
Handling Mail Overload: The Hard Copy Edition
Checking my mail is part of my daily routine, rain or shine. I’m not talking about all those messages on my computer, either. I’m talking about the paper stuff that the mailman brings by every day but Sunday. I don’t know about you, but I still get plenty of the paper stuff [more...]
Date: 2008-09-10 23:47:58
Credit Scams: Part 1 – Credit Reports
Credit Scams: Part 1 – Credit Reports This is part one of a two part guest post from Debt Lead, ... in your credit file. The credit repair scam artists who run these ads can’t deliver. Only time, a deliberate ... you understand credit reports so you can be an informed consumer, while part 2 looks at credit repair [more...]
Date: 2008-06-19 15:32:02
What Should You Do If Your Wallet Is Stolen?
Somewhere between that party last night and work this morning, you discovered that your wallet was stolen. Your credit and debit cards, driver’s license, social security card, various club cards ... or Credit Freeze on your credit file to all three credit bureaus. This will let creditors [more...]
Date: 2008-06-17 14:00:59
How to get a Collection Agency to delete your account from your Credit Report
These are a couple of tactics I read up on from a collection agency former manager that might prove successful in getting your account deleted from your credit report. When a collection agency has purchased or been assigned your account ... collection… they aren’t allowed to report it to the credit reporting bureaus. The goal is to convince [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 22:53:23
How to get a Collection Agency to delete your account from your Credit Report
These are a couple of tactics I read up on from a collection agency former manager that might prove successful in getting your account deleted from your credit report. When a collection agency has purchased or been assigned your account ... collection… they aren’t allowed to report it to the credit reporting bureaus. The goal is to convince [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 22:53:23
How To Fix A Mistake On Your Credit Report.
Whether someone alerts you to it or not, sometimes mistakes show up on your credit report ... you should take. First off, you should have a copy of your credit report from each of the three big credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian, and Transunion. Keep in mind that you are entitled to one free report [more...]
Date: 2008-07-01 14:00:04
Free Credit Scores from Credit Karma
Free Credit Reports are easy to get. Free credit scores are more challenging. creditkarma.jpg Free credit reports have been around for some time ... . The credit bureaus have their own credit scores as well including Experian’s PLUS, Equifax’ ... . You can get three reports a year by going to Annual Credit Report. Be very careful [more...]
Date: 2008-07-17 00:54:14
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