A Brighter Financial Status after College
by Landon McGehee I had a relative graduate from college recently, ... . 1. Know your credit score. You will have a credit report once you borrow money from a lender or have a creditor that reports to one of the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian [more...]
Date: 2008-10-28 22:28:56
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Don’t forget your free credit reports this year!
Copyright © 2006-2008 Clever Dude. All Rights Reserved ... you checked: On April 30, get your credit report from only one of the bureaus (Experian, Equifax ... , but it means one thing about your credit report: Go to AnnualCreditReport.com to get your 3 free credit [more...]
Date: 2008-12-18 15:21:43
How New College Graduates Must Handle their Finances
by Landon McGehee I had a relative graduate from college recently, ... . 1. Know your credit score. You will have a credit report once you borrow money from a lender or have a creditor that reports to one of the three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian [more...]
Date: 2008-11-12 15:35:58
FICO Fitness Fundamentals
A FICO score is the number that determines the interest rate you pay on credit cards, car loans and mortgages ... credit bureaus: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. The FICO score is linked to just about every ... in your favor) Don’t apply for any new credit cards Review your credit report periodically to make [more...]
Date: 2008-11-25 16:08:53
More Than a Cereal: What You Should Know About ChexSystems
If you’re concerned with your credit score and general financial healthy, you’ve probably heard of Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion ... as the three credit bureaus, you can order your Chex report once a year and if you’ve been denied a bank account because of it in the last 60 days. (You can get free copies of your credit report [more...]
Date: 2008-10-29 14:30:09
Mortgage “Ambulance Chasers”
Technology is a fabulous tool, but just like a hammer - if swung wrong results in a very soar thumb ... process we pull your credit report and discuss your plans, needs and options. Two hours later ... with the credit bureaus (TransUnion, Equifax and Experian) they’re SELLING your inquiry information [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 05:23:27
Free Credit Reports Now Available From the FTC
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has set up a new website (www.AnnualCreditReport.com) ... ) or by mail by writing to: Annual Credit Report Request Service, P.O. Box 105281, Atlanta, GA 30348-5281 ... report bureaus (Equifax, TransUnion and Experian). The FTC site was set up as part of the Fair [more...]
Date: 2008-11-04 19:30:27
How to Maintain Good Credit
Good credit is sometimes difficult to achieve. Even when it is achieved often times it's hard to keep your credit score in a decent range ... companies can report you to the credit bureau if you are over 30 days late on your payments ... ) Experian (888-397-3742) Trans Union (800-888-4213) Maintaining good credit will help [more...]
Date: 2008-11-08 05:03:08
Today’s best mortgages: How to Qualify
by Mortgage Wizard Equity With the majority of the country in a declining real estate market the amount of equity you have in your home plays a ... on your credit report such as cell phone, gas, and groceries. Assets A borrower’s liquid assets ... . They look at the three major bureaus (Experian, Equifax, and Transunion). Some creditors only report [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 21:56:12
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 ( ... annual report without a credit score attached to it. This is the link you want. The second image ... ) and the offer is to give you your Experian Credit Score for “only” $5.95″!”. As I said yesterday [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 13:00:15
You should always know…
…what your credit looks like at TransUnion, Equifax and Experian. This is due to the fact that certain creditors may only report to one or two of the bureaus. When you get a copy of your credit report, make sure you get a tri-merge report that lists all three [more...]
Date: 2008-09-06 22:11:54
Avoiding ID Theft and Credit Fraud
Avoiding ID Theft and Credit Fraud Article excerpted from the new book, "How to Do Space Age Work with a Stone Age Brain" TM copyright 2004, ... these credit bureaus remove your name from their lists: TRW (800) 353-0809, Equifax (800) 219-1251 and TransUnion (800) 241-2858. Once a year carefully check out your free credit report from Experian [more...]
Date: 2008-12-01 09:00:08
Basics of Credit Repair
by Rob Kosberg People who know they have “bad” credit and are a big “credit risk” are usually aware that something has to change with the way they ... project. The “credit risk” label is based on your “credit report” and “credit score.” Therefore ... these reports. There are 3 credit bureaus that supply reports: TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 00:35:39
Rx for Arizona Consumers’ [HomeBuyers} Credit
Find out what’s in their file. Every U.S. consumer is now entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three credit bureaus: Experian, ... a mortgage or other credit, the lender must tell them whether information in their credit report played ... is incorrect on a credit report, the next step is to correct the inaccuracy. If consumers [more...]
Date: 2008-12-23 19:30:07
FUNDAMENTALS TO REPAIRING CREDIT
by Rob Kosberg If you have learned that you are referred to in the financial world as a “credit risk” you will want to alter this and once again be ... your credit is a work in progress. Contact the credit bureaus in writing with a copy of the report ... Bureaus. There are 3 credit bureaus: Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. You are entitled to a free [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 00:20:13
Credit and Debt Resources [MsMoneyGirl.net Stock Magazine]
T. D. Jakes new book "Before You Do" hints at how soon-to-be couples should sit at the table to analyze each other’s financial situation ... to receive a score and a report from the TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax credit bureaus ... report, Get Your Equifax Credit Report Now! An equifax credit report can be obtained on this link [more...]
Date: 2008-10-15 09:59:37
Your Credit Report Still Matters
It may seem that all conventional wisdom and rules we lived by have gone out the window in the face of this chaotic economy ... report from each of the three credit bureaus – Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion – once within every ... report our credit score – a number that is reflective of our ability to make on-time payments [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 16:13:48
Fundamentals to Repairing Credit
Fundamentals to Repairing Credit by Rob Kosberg If you have learned that you are referred to in the financial world as a “credit risk” you will ... on your “credit report” and “credit score.” Therefore, you need to know what those ... bureaus: Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax. One can get a free credit report from each every year [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 00:28:48
why should i repair my credit
FAQs On credit Part 1 Nowadays, with identity theft rampant and po ibility of data entry errors it’s a high probability that your credit report contai entries that do not belong to you. Incorrect items on your credit report will negatively ... is calculated by the three major credit reporting bureaus (Tra Union, Experian and Equifax [more...]
Date: 2008-10-20 20:39:39
Judgements
A judgment is filed by a lawyer basically suing you for the money owed to the creditor ... , a judgment is a public record on your credit report. How we can help you CreditLawGroup.com provides low ... on credit reports from the three major credit bureaus, Equifax® Experian® and TransUnion [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 01:00:14
What To Do When Your Credit Card Company Won’t Cooperate
One of our readers, Renee, had this question: Mr Credit Card, We make our payments monthly and have not skipped any, ... that cost money.) I recommend starting with Experian since it looks like they are doing a “Free credit ... of Your Credit Report From all Three Credit Bureaus.” if you have any questions about this stage [more...]
Date: 2008-10-23 09:45:41
Credit Report Contents
by Rob Kosberg If you have recently been denied credit or plan to apply for credit soon, it would be wise to obtain your credit report ... . These are: TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian. It is possible to receive a free copy of the report from each ... ) there will be a credit inquiry to one of the bureaus. If you inquire for yourself, it will be on the re [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 21:43:13
Free Online Credit Scores
Credit scores are scores that show a person’s financial creditworthiness ... ). Every person can get his/her credit report from each one of the credit bureaus: Experian, Equifax ... , based on whether he has repaid his previous loans satisfactorily. In other words, a credit report [more...]
Date: 2008-12-24 21:06:39
Getting Your Finances In Check For a Coconut Creek Home Purchase - Part I
jority of people, buying a home is no easy feat especially when it comes to finances ... for a mortgage at all. Review your report with all three major credit bureaus, Experian, Equifax ... you took a look at your credit report? If you haven't reviewed it recently, now is the time [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 20:42:59
FUNDAMENTALS TO REPAIRING CREDIT
by Rob Kosberg If you have learned that you are referred to in the financial world as a “credit risk” you will want to alter this and once again be ... . There are 3 credit bureaus: Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. You are entitled to a free report ... to break down the milestones on the way. The “credit risk” label is based on your “credit report” [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 00:19:55
Free Webinar on New FTC Guidelines for Background Checks
The new FTC Identity Theft “Red Flags” guidelines take affect on November 1, 2008. Are you aware of your obligations under these new provisions? ... of consumer reports must implement procedures to deal with any notices of address discrepancies they receive from a nationwide consumer reporting agency (mainly credit bureaus such as Experian, Equifax [more...]
Date: 2008-10-15 19:09:58
How’s My Credit? - Tips To Understanding Your Credit Score
by Christine A. Mathews When you apply for credit, one of the first things a lender will check is your credit score ... . The three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union) all have their own way ... your credit report from each one, as sometimes mistakes are made. When that happens, you should [more...]
Date: 2008-12-20 22:07:30
It’s Your Credit - What Is A Good Credit Score?
posted by colin1234 by Christine A. Mathews When you apply for credit, one of the first things a lender will check is your credit score ... have. The three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union) all have their own way of determining ... your credit report from each one, as sometimes mistakes are made. When that happens, you should [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 08:41:44
freecreditreport.com scam exposed AGAIN
I've often written about the freecreditreport.com scam. The website is run by the credit bureau Experian. Over at Smartmoney ... being locked into the $14.95/month credit report monitoring service that the company sells is down ... to the government-mandated annualcreditreport.com site where you can get an actual free credit report required [more...]
Date: 2008-12-07 12:49:45
Your Credit Score - What Is A Good Number?
by Christine A. Mathews When you apply for credit, one of the first things a lender will check is your credit score ... are Experian, Equifax, and Trans Union. Each one has it’s own method of deciding what your credit score ... . Mistakes happen, which is why you should review your credit report annually with all 3 credit bureaus [more...]
Date: 2008-12-19 03:43:07
Ed McMahon, credit bureau ‘viral rapper’
p2pnet news view | Advertising:- “Jovial TV titan Ed McMahon” is, “on the brink of losing his Beverly Hills mansion, ... by credit bureau Experian,” says the Associated Press, adding: “The videos feature McMahon wearing ... represents ‘a man who is taking charge’.” Yes. Well …. Anyhow, free credit report, eh? There’s always [more...]
Date: 2008-09-25 17:57:22
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