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

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Life After Bankruptcy Discharge

by Craig Schiffer There are a lot of issues which a person has to face after bankruptcy discharge. Apart from all the money related problems, there is a lot of mental stress which comes with bankruptcy. Therefore, it is very important that the person refers this phase as a bad phase in his financial life and get on with his life. He needs to try and forget about it and make a fresh start. It is difficult but certainly not impossible. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 17:10:51

A Look at the AFC After Week 3

It’s only Week 3 and the NFL already has provided plenty of great moments and stories. You have the Jets emerging as a threat with rookie QB Mark Sanchez and the Ravens rolling right along with 2nd year QB Joe Flacco, but you also have the duds and the disappointments. Lets have a look at all 32 AFC teams. AFC EAST 1. New York Jets 3-0 It has been a great story for the Jets this season. Mark Sanchez has quieted the doubters, and has this team on their way to a playoff spot. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 13:55:01

How to Improve Your Credit Score When Paying Down Debt

Kudos to you for focusing on paying down your debt. Regardless of what you do from here on out from a credit score perspective, you are already doing the best of all things – paying down your debt. However, you can make some small mistakes in the process that will hurt the improvement of your credit score. Hopefully, with some advice, you can avoid them. Don’t Cancel Cards When you pay off a credit card, it’s very tempting to cancel the card and cut it up into tiny little pieces. Please don’t. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 11:00:28

Will Your Credit Score Be Ruined By Credit Card Debt Consolidation Negotiators?

Amazon.de Widgets Credit card debt negotiators claim that they can help you pay less than you owe. Read the truth about credit debt negotiation scams. Protect your credit history.There are different reasons why people fall into debt. All of a sudden you may realize that you just can not make your regular payments. All of your bills and credit card statements drive you to the point of insanity and it seems that you will be unable to get out of this pit without help. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 11:50:50

Opting For Bad Credit Refinance Is Like Walking On Thin Ice

Opting For Bad Credit Refinance Is Like Walking On Thin Ice by Angus GuyWondering whether it is possible to get a bad credit refinanced or not? Well, you can most definitely get a bad credit refinanced as there are several people who take to this recourse. Normally, your credit ratings dictate the future prospects of availing a further credit. However, despite the low credit ratings; Bad Credit Refinance is definitely an option available.The bad credit situation is a result of various factors. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 21:56:17

Benefits Of Student Loan Consolidation

September 29, 2009 | By Layla Vanderbilt In Finance | by Layla VanderbiltAre you having difficulties making your monthly payments for the student loans that you have availed of? If you are facing some financial problem due to which you are unable to service your loan, you should go for student loan consolidation. Whether your financial miseries are due to poor credit score, possibility of forbearance or deferment, loan consolidation is a way out of your financial mess. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 14:35:03

Bad Credit Mortgage Refinance – Bank Mortgage Rates Dropping?

Getting a bad credit mortgage refinance is something that many Americans are trying to do in the current economic environment.  Many banks are advertising mortgage rates that are very close to historic lows.  It is hard to do any home or mortgage search without seeing ads that show mortgage rates well below 5%.  If you are a bad credit borrower it is unlikely that you will have access to these rates but you can still benefit by refinancing. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 14:21:48

How Do 0% Interest Balance Transfers Improve Your Credit Card Debt?

Amazon.de Widgets 0% Interest Balance Transfers are the perfect first step towards getting your debt back under control. This article highlights the benefits of a 0% interest balance transfer and their potential pitfalls.Credit card debt, or rather the interest on your credit card debt, can be financially crippling and extremely frustrating at the same time as it always seems to take an eternity to clear the balance but 0% interest balance transfer cards can stem the flow of your hard earned [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 22:05:30

Wow, That Really Escalated Quickly! (Stampizzle Gets Angry)

Uh, sorry Mase. Worshipful prose about your game winner was set aside because of priorities. Dude compared Manu to Antoine Walker for God sakes. I'll make it up to you in the future. Please understand I'm very, very happy we signed you. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 09:40:32

Refinance Your Home Mortgage and Get Advantages

If you have been paying your current mortgage from long time like from two years than you could have to refinance your current mortgage through a new mortgage refinance loan. The price of real estate goes up and there is no doubt, you will get a better rate for your home. Several aspects like the value of your house, your income and your present credit score and the presented interest rates as dictated by economic situation will change your mortgage refinance rate . [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 09:33:58

The New Year Creates Fresh Opportunity for Resolving to Reduce Debt

Free Rapid Debt Reducer software and online advice at RapidDebtReducer.com provide big motivation for making a commitment today GROTON, Vt., Jan ... Jolley to the millions of Americans who are struggling with overdue credit card payments, defaults ... as support tools for eliminating debt,” Jolley says. “For example, customers can purchase a credit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 10:50:23

What Can I Do? I’m Treated Like A Financial Leper Because My Credit Is Bad

Amazon.de Widgets If you feel like you’ve been well and truly left out to dry by the financial institutions, you have every right. The current economic meltdown is the reason, and because of our excessiv spending of the last 5 years we’re not totally blameless, but we’re certainly not to blame for the financial mess that the US and the rest of the world is facing right now either. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 12:04:42

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

On Credit Cards and Free Credit Reports.

Finally I was able to pay online my credit card dues yesterday. It’s not that I’m short on funds (since my bill is just a few hundred bucks) ... credit reports. If there are corrections, they should notify the agency to remove credit report ... . I know that paying on time affects my credit score so I always try oblige to my hubby’s reminder. Sometimes [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 06:40:58

Things You Tend Not To Spend Much Time Thinking Seriously About When Making A Decision To Relocate

I have had this item on my blogging to-do list for probably 18 months now, without attempting to address it ... s start with credit history, something discussed in this blog a long time ago. Or, rather, your lack of such overseas, which will hamper your efforts to obtain auto financing or even apply for local credit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 20:29:06

Important Information About Student Loans

by Kim Archer For those who cannot afford to directly pay for their college, student loans are typically used to provide the cash they are lacking ... show on the student’s credit score. There are also student loans that are granted to adults instead ... for repayment, not the student. This method does not help improve the student’s credit rating. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 10:38:32

Is It Better To Have A Mastercard?

by Will Smith In these current times despite a poor credit history it is still feasible for someone to get a credit card from the mass that ... to respect if you are seeking a bad credit, charge card. Of course, the Internet is the fastest ... currently flood the market. The primary two credit card suppliers normally best to approach first [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 18:28:18

Flotsam and Jetsam

Flotsam and Jetsam Jennifer Rubin - 11.25.2008 - 8:12 AM Bloomberg reports: “The U.S. government is prepared to lend more than $7 ... last year, to rescue the financial system since the credit markets seized up 15 months ago.” ... its opponents mistakes and fumbles in order to score, that team probably will lose.” The smartest take I’ve [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 13:12:53

Carnival of Personal Finance #179 - Smile Edition

Welcome to the 179th edition of Carnival of Personal Finance. This week, I want to remind everyone to smile because there’s never enough happiness in the world! Editor’s Choice Photo By Richard M. Reading these articles just brings a huge smile to my face! Great positive advices are what we should all be writing about! [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 08:01:51

Making Home Improvements

A home improvement loan is what many people use when making costly repairs to their home. Sometimes these repairs are necessary ... s credit history. The second is a person’s loan repayment history. The mortgage company will be asked ... . New plumbing, water heater, or flooring that are usually in need of repair, especially in older [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 09:06:57

How Can I Participate In Online Marketing As Someone From Nigeria.?

I want to be involve in online marketing i.e using credit cards or even wire transfer. I dont know how to get going with the stuff. Related posts:Fixing Bad Credit There are credit repair companies out there that are legitimate....Addressing A Negative Credit Score Are you considering getting in touch with a credit repair...Do You Make Related posts: Fixing Bad Credit There are credit repair companies out there that are legitimate.... [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 02:56:26

ATB: Orange Crushed

Some mid-week news and notes…One of the nation’s top prospects, 6′9 Derrick Favors, decided on his hometown school Georgia Tech today.  He’ll join a long line of 1-and-dones at Ga Tech under Paul Hewitt.  Speaking of recruits, Gary Parrish spoke with Sonny Vaccaro about the Brandon Jennings Experiment, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 07:55:00

The 25 Best Hip-Hop Songs of 2008

 25. Prafit-”Nice Weather” The nice weather is long gone–the ostensibly immutable Los Angeles sun blotted by kidney colored clouds and cold rain. So Prafit’s ode to the sizzle of July feels like an antique postcard documenting endless light, chicken breasts smothered in BBQ sauce, and basement parties [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 09:26:03

The Daily Poverty Post.

First of all, isn’t it funny that when conjuring the telephone, we think of the above? ... , this safe site will provide you with one free FICO score and credit report every 12 months — ... out how to call your credit card company to renegotiate your interest rate! Before we begin [more...]

Date: 2008-12-06 17:33:45

Personal Loans for Bad Credit – Bank Account Loans to Help You

Personal loans for bad credit have gained greatly in popularity during the recession.  Getting bank account loans to help you with money issues might be just what it takes to get you through this troubling time.  Even if you have to endure a high interest rate it might still be worth it to get some of those bills paid and get creditors off your back. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-28 22:03:56

car loans

car loans Filed under: Autos, Finance, Loans Finding A Car Loans Online If you are interested in getting a car these days you have probably ... problem is where to begin. Firstly you should have some idea of your credit score. There are many ... . I personally use creditexpert.com It allowed me for a small mothly fee to view my credit score [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 17:21:05

Another Quasi-Nationalization, House Debuts Obama Stimulus, Russian Resource War Approaches, Prices Fall and More!

by Addison Wiggin & Ian Mathias Congress unleashes remainder of TARP… another $350 billion into the void Treasury wastes no time… Bank of America quasi-nationalized Dan Denning on the real issue plaguing American financials Obama’s fiscal tenure off to terrific start… $825 billion stimulus bill, [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 20:25:19

How To Break Away From The Debt Prison, Forever!

By Tom Graneau Americans are plagued with personal financial problems ... finance is the most common platform for human errors. Many of us have purchased more “stuff” on credit ... . Mistakes are part of the developmental stages of life. We make errors in every segment [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 18:03:11

Why Your Credit Score Is So Important To Your Ability To Borrow

Your credit information may be of no use to you. If you’re not planning on buying a house or renting an apartment, buying a car, taking out a loan, paying for college or getting a new credit card, then you won’t need to worry about getting ... you are and where you need to be financially. Bad Credit To improve your credit information, you’ll need [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 13:04:13

You Can Implement your own Credit Repair

by Rob Kosberg One day you realize that you are in a serious personal financial disaster situation ... of your salary that goes for necessities such as mortgage, car loans, credit card payments, utilities, other loan ... . This is the income you can devote to reducing debt. Next, decide which loans and credit cards [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 23:27:42

61-49... What more is there to say!?

A lot more, actually. Coming into this game I honestly thought it would be just short of imposiible for USC to win this game ... built to take advantage of SC's weaknesses as the Trojans would have to improve on their previously ... : Dscn5077_medium I do have to give credit where credit is due though. It is true true [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 07:12:49

Will the GMAC Deal Spell Relief for GM?

“Consumer credit is the jet fuel of the auto business,” said Michael J. Jackson, chief executive of AutoNation Inc ... improve by 25% from current levels if credit availability improved.” So investors cheered the news ... that couldn’t be funded through the markets once the credit crunch hit. It is arguably the latter [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 09:57:00

Helping America’s Students

Helping America’s Students Peter Wehner - 12.10.2008 - 10:19 AM The Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study, or TIMSS, ... gains in math in recent years (since 1995, for example, the average score among fourth-graders ... to students in all countries but Singapore and Taiwan. And in Minnesota, which has worked to improve [more...]

Date: 2008-12-10 15:19:05

Bad Credit Unsecured Personal Loans – Credit Score Repair Helps

Bad credit unsecured personal loans can greatly assist you in making ends meet financially.  The one thing that most borrowers worry about when it comes to personal loans is the interest rate.  To lower your interest rate credit score repair greatly helps.  It is very surprising how many borrowers attempt to get a personal loan without even knowing their credit score. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 22:33:44

Federal Loan Consolidation

Federal loan consolidation provides an individual the opportunity to consolidate all outstanding loans held by various lenders into a single new ... brings in a positive payment history thereby improving your credit score. The loans ... the repayment period thereby making monthly payment obligation more manageable. It improves your credit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 06:47:55

Like a Drug: Suze Orman on Credit Cards

I recently participated in a conference call with Suze Orman, who is working to promote Best Life Week ... her about maintaining motivation and sticking to goals. She answered with how to avoid credit cards ... and to stop using credit cards, but it’s another thing to actually maintain the dedication for the days [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 13:00:49

2008 Medical Sci-Fi Contest: Please Meet the Stories!

We are excited to announce the results of this year's medical sci-fi contest, and to present to all our readers the top three stories, as decided by our distinguished panel of reviewers. First, we would like to thank Epocrates, a company that generously donated to the winner the latest version of Epocrates Essentials Deluxe, [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 04:51:14

Credit Card Offers For People With Bad Credit Or Poor Credit History

Updated List Of The Best Secured and Unsecured Bad Credit Cards For Credit Improvement Credit card usage is a fact of life whether you agree with ... has morphed into a mish mash variety of credit card rewards, airline credit card miles, and balance ... room reservations to car rental bookings. Credit card numbers are also necessary for frequent [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 18:01:07

Don’t Swipe That Plastic Without Reading This First

by Rice Amire Are you worried about bad credit? Well, you should be more worried if you can not get another credit card because of your record ... cards to avoid bad credit card info. If you need to have different cards for many uses, why not go for universal cards like American Express card, Visa or MasterCard. Credit card companies raise [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 06:13:45

Need a Free Credit Report?

If there is one thing I have learned over the years regarding my finances, I am always on the look out for anything that affects my credit score ... up some satellite TV can affect your credit report. One of the things that I do frequently is check my credit ... that can give you a copy of your 3 bureau credit report, monitor your credit and remove credit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 02:31:25

Orchard Bank Credit Card

by Daniel Moskel The Orchard Bank MasterCard is created for individuals with a damaged credit report. This card is issued by HSBC Bank ... they offer. These cards include three unsecured cards and one secured card. Your score depends upon ... line of credit. If you have made many mistakes then you will likely be issued the secured card [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 14:32:58

No Credit Mortgage – Bad Credit Mortgage Rates Drop?

Bad credit mortgages are becoming more and more common in the United States as mortgage rates drop.  As the unemployment rate rises many bad credit and no credit borrowers want to get a low mortgage rate.  Unfortunately mortgage lenders are much more strict with their lending practices since the credit crisis began.  Many mortgage lenders have seen their competitors close their doors because of bad lending practices. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 20:53:09

Beauty Products and A Giveaway!

JULIE HEWETT CHEEKIE SHIMMY DUO WHAT IT IS Shimmy, a starlight shine to subtly highlight your face, eyes, lips and body too. ... and will exchange or give you store credit if you aren’t satified ZENSUAL DIFFUSERS ... that you can greatly improve the quality of the rest of your life. Our candles are comprised of natural [more...]

Date: 2008-11-15 05:51:27

Bankruptcy Is Not The End

During economic downturns such as the one we are experiencing, ... this sounds like a good option, one downside would be that your credit score will be lowered, perhaps ... settlement, will also bring down your credit score, but you gain lower payments and eventual freedom [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 03:32:03

Will the GMAC Deal Spell Relief for GM?

“Consumer credit is the jet fuel of the auto business,” said Michael J. Jackson, chief executive of AutoNation Inc ... of Autonation, have indicated that auto sales could improve by 25% from current levels if credit ... the credit crunch hit. It is arguably the latter that forced the auto maker to go begging to Congress [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 09:57:00

Car Loans

Car Loans January 16, 2009 Finding A Car Loans Online If you are interested in getting a car these days you have probably considered using ... to begin. Firstly you should have some idea of your credit score. There are many available ... creditexpert.com It allowed me for a small mothly fee to view my credit score and have a good idea [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 17:43:11

Orchard Bank Card

by Daniel Moskel The Orchard Bank MasterCard is created for individuals with a damaged credit report. This card is issued by HSBC Bank. This card has a unique application process. When you apply they will match your credit score ... you will have monthly payments. Your APR will be between 8.9% and 14.9%. This is lower than most bad credit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 07:42:43

Debt Reduction and Debt Elimination Programs: What’s the Catch?

One of the most frequent issues that readers contact me about is more information about a debt reduction or debt elimination program that they heard ... out a lot of factors. For one, some of the programs wreak havoc on your credit report and credit score ... a final negative note on your credit report indicating that your debt was negotiated, which [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 20:00:36

Vancouver - here we come. AdWords Advanced Seminars Coming to Canada

The AdWords Seminar for Success series is going to Vancouver. When: February 11th & 12th (Wednesday & Thursday) ... curriculum, don’t forget the fun goodies you also get for attending: $100 AdWords Credit ($50 ... Conversion Rates Ad Copy Calls to Action Optimizing Landing Pages Open Q&A Quality Score [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 16:27:26

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