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Have you ever used a battery? Of course you have. There are several companies that offer a free credit report ... you can insure that everything on your credit report is accurate. However, unless you live in one of the few ... to experience. org and PC World magazine are among the most respected independent testers of anti-virus [more...]

Date: 2008-11-04 12:33:35

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Recognizing a Credit Repair Scam

by David Wada Companies target consumers with poor credit histories all the time, making promises to fix their credit report so they can get their dream car, a bigger home, health ... is, these companies cannot deliver an improved credit report using the ‘unique’ tactics they promote [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 04:06:09

Debt relief solutions are assisting thousands to get out of debt

Many consumers have been falling prey to the unscrupulous actions taken by the money grubbing credit card companies, ... negative slight against the debtor’s credit report. These practices are forcing consumers to look ... a negative on their credit report and giving the creditors the ability to raise the rate and basically [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 14:48:15

Saving on Education Related Expenses

Saving on Education Related Expenses With all the other demands placed on your budget, finding room for one more expense may seem impossible ... your limit- this shows up on your credit report and gives your credit card company an excuse to charge ... the federal government’s financial aid website- www.fafsa.ed.gov, which will take you through a step [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 14:47:52

Get Out of FreeCreditReport.com’s “Triple Advantage”

FreeCreditReport.com is the heavily advertised company that offers “free” credit reports ( ... reminder to check your bank and credit card statements at least once a month so charges like this don ... in mind that the place to get truly free credit reports, three times per year (once from each bureau [more...]

Date: 2008-07-25 18:29:44

How To Deal With Bill Collectors

In today's unstable economy people are consumed with financial matters ... , the credit card company may report you to a collection agency. This debt collection company is hired ... . Initially, you'll receive calls from your credit card company informing you of your late payment [more...]

Date: 2008-12-04 01:40:51

Credit Repair Help - Here’s How To Start Right Now!

by Mark Alison People are in debt. Living in this world with bad credit can be difficult ... coffees. We need to then know what’s in your credit report. There are three credit card companies, Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union. There are many places to go that will get you a report [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 11:03:01

If It's My Credit Report, Why Can't I Fix It Or Always Have It For Free?

For all the concerns people have about internet search, privacy and "all that info Google knows about us," ... -- it's just some company that chooses to report my credit history without my consent or cooperation. Nevertheless ... , to see the actual number listed, I'd need to request a copy of my credit report, and that would [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 18:34:10

Do-it-yourself Credit Repair

There are many consumers which are being lured by companies which promise them to clean their unappealing credit history ... a fraud by creating a new credit identity and report or any illegal undertaking. Customers should ... by the federal law. credit report In order to avoid scams, people should not pay a service fee as long [more...]

Date: 2008-08-23 04:47:53

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

Use TrustedID to Fight Identity Theft

With the incredibly rapid growth of ID theft, there have been several businesses that have been formed with the distinct objective of battling this crime epidemic. These ID theft prevention companies essentially lock down your credit bureau ... supply you with annual credit reports from all three credit bureaus, so that you can check to see [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 04:06:14

The loan money i$ out there…….

Qualifying for a mortgage is not nearly as easy these days as it was just a couple of years ago, ... . All of us can get copies of their credit reports from each of the three major reporting companies at no charge ... before the subprime-loan-market collapse and the worldwide credit freeze. Still, mortgages [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 17:02:23

How To Get Your Free Government Credit Report

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, you are entitled to ask for, and receive, a free copy of your government credit report once a year. The FCRA serves to promote accurate information, held in privacy, by consumer reporting companies [more...]

Date: 2009-09-24 11:08:43

Credit Repair Help - It’s Not As Hard As You Think!

by Mark Alison It’s hard to live with bad credit. You need credit to lease a house or car ... . We need to then know what’s in your credit report. There are three credit card companies, Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union. There are many places to go that will get you a report from all three [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 23:24:12

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

Downsizing? An admin checklist

It’s never pleasant when companies have to downsize due to a tough economy ... forms, if necessary Delete company computer access Remove access to company credit card ... : Final time/expense report Final paycheck COBRA notice (firms with 20+ employees) Certification of group [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 17:43:53

Why Don’t We Teach Money Management

Another report out this week showed credit card companies are pounding the pavement harder than ever where college students are concerned. The number of companies issuing student credit cards are rising despite no one else being able to get credit. I have to ask myself why this is. granted most college freshman don’t have any negative [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 18:13:49

Credit Repair Service - Get Help For Credit Card Debt

by William Blake Credit cards are great, but if not used with common sense and self-control, can easily break your bank and peace of mind ... Commission (FTC) has come up with some safety tips for those of you to choose a credit repair or debt ... credit reports a year. Just contact the three companies who offer this free service ” Equifax [more...]

Date: 2008-11-05 10:42:42

Fast Credit Repair Tips

Many companies and programs are offering fast credit report tips, however they often come with a hefty price tag ... , you can increase your credit score rather quickly. In some cases the results can be a couple days, but within 30 days significant improvements can be made. Original text: Fast Credit Repair Tips [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 18:01:59

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

Bernanke Casts Doubt on Stimulus, Says Fed May Buy Toxic Assets to Loosen Credit

Warning that the timing of an economic recovery is “highly uncertain,” Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke said yesterday (Tuesday) ... about the continuing chokehold banks have put on credit to companies and households than he is about offering ... of the economy where liquidity has dried up for “credit easing”, reported the Guardian. “Credit sprea [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 14:57:59

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

FTC Crackdown on 36 Credit "Repair" Companies

sweep.jpg Ever wonder if those TV ads claiming to help you repair your credit are legit? ... information from consumers' credit reports, even if that information is accurate and timely. The FTC ... they are able to scrub your credit reports of accurate, negative information for a fee are lying - plain [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 11:15:52

For General Motors (GM) the News Keeps Getting Worse

The manic-depressive trading activity continues to cause nauseating headaches for the investors brave enough to own shares of the nation’s ... to a report from Credit Suisse that says shareholders may suffer as the company restructures. The analyst that researched the report cut his outlook for the company’s shares to just $1 each, down [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 13:56:56

Daily Market Preview (1/5/09)

1. 310 Billion in tax cuts? Faced with warnings that the recession could slide into a lengthy period of deflation and stagnation, U.S ... , with a report on U.S. jobs that is scheduled for release this week expected to show that at least 500,000 jobs disappeared in December. 2. Credit Card company is feeling the pinch Credit-card companies [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 17:49:17

FTC Approves Federal Register Notice Announcing Increase in the Ceiling on Allowable Charges Required By Section 612(f) of the Fair Credit Reporting Act

My comment: As we all know it's important to give near bankrupt companies who completely screwed up their business billions of dollars and find ways ... for an additional free disclosure. Under federal law, consumers are entitled to a free copy of their credit report ... an application for credit, insurance, or employment) and consumers request their rep [more...]

Date: 2008-12-15 20:41:14

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

Bank of America (BOA), Wells Fargo (WFC) End 2008 with Major Buyout Deals

Two major U.S. banking deals were completed yesterday (Thursday), enabling the suitors to finalize the deals before 2008 came to a close ... buyouts worldwide, and not lending at home, as a Money Morning investigative report demonstrated ... in merger advice in 2008, Thomson Reuters reported. The combined company’s brokerage, credit card [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 12:36:15

Back to Basics- Expense Reports

money Many business owners are reflecting on 2008 and thinking about some improvements for 2009 ... a company credit card, expense reports can greatly improve your overall process of bookkeeping. An expense report is a simple document that is filled out with each purchase or group of purchases [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 19:34:17

Beware of “Fishy” Emails…. Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft

By:  LINDSEY O’NEILL, ESQ. I get them all the time - those pesky emails that appear to come from my bank, credit card company, ... confidential information so they can run up bills on your credit cards, take out loans, obtain new credit ... fraud alerts on your credit files. Monitor your credit files and account statements closely. • Report [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 13:42:02

Why Dirty Fuel Companies Should be Worrying

Almost every day now, a major media outlet carries a story about the dangers to alternative energy development because of the economic crisis ... and investors. On Thursday, for example, Consol Energy reported that the credit crunch had caused ... out. As the Associated Press reported: "Credit woes have dealt a major setback to Consol Energy's plans [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 16:58:14

Keys to improving your credit score

Credit I don't mean to brag, but my wife and I have a credit score that's better than almost 97 percent of the population. OK, I do mean to brag ... a free credit report once a year from each of the three consumer reporting companies (Equifax ... this for a while. We've always had a pretty good credit score, but it's higher than ever right [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 04:49:30

GWAS Latte Post

Your regular dose of Monday morning snippets to read, click and skip over with brekkie and a cuppa...Crunch month... and we're not talking Kellogg's ... shaping up as a crunch month for many families as Christmas credit card bills fall due, report Jessica Irvine and John Huxley in The Sunday Telegraph. Credit card company slashes limits! In a case [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 20:00:00

Tiny charges could mean big trouble

Ever charged 19 cents on your credit card? I never have, and I imagine most of you haven't either ... like this, dispute it with your credit card company. Also, report the crime to the Federal Trade ... . But several Internet message boards are on fire with complaints from credit card users [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 22:37:24

TrustedID Gives Affordable Identity Theft Prevention Protection

Because of the rapid growing crime of identity theft, several companies have been created to help you fight back. By essentially locking down your credit bureau report, these identity theft protection companies cause financial institutions to contact you before opening up new accounts in your name. They also [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 19:07:02

Debt Reduction is more Important than Your Credit Score

If you are a baby boomer with a pile of consumer debt, you are not alone ... those with significant credit card debt to worry about. According to a report from the New York Times, credit card companies are showing increased flexibility with consumers who have significant [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 00:34:49

Latest News in Credit Repair and Credit Score - Jan 07, 2009

Maligned Arizona defense strong against Falcons - Columbia Missourian 5 Jan 2009 at 11:42pm TEMPE, Ariz ... credit repair solutions. The new online based company http://www.180creditsolutions.com provides a fast ... Your credit report :: - Chicago Sun-Times 5 Jan 2009 at 1:12pm You’ve got a right to get a free copy [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 17:39:55

Repair A Bad Credit Report - Is it possible to have it done for you?

A credit report is an important piece of paper. Lenders look at it closely when basing their decision on whether or not to give you a loan. Insurance companies can use it to determine your rates or whether they will consider covering you at all. Employers can make use of this report and use it [more...]

Date: 2009-09-26 12:09:42

Interesting Reads 26 Sep 2009

Here is a video of Buffet praising a Chinese suit company I found this week. I thought this was pretty interesting because it looks like Buffet doesn’t wear any other suits these days, so their suits must be really good or at least really good value for money. On to some other great posts this week: Savings Account Rates: The Latest on High Returns @ The Digerati Life Credit Monitoring Services check your credit report @ The Smarter Wallet Understanding Marginal Tax Rates @ M is [more...]

Date: 2009-09-26 14:05:47

My identity theft and security risks inherent in technology

I recently became a victim of identity theft. It started in September with a letter from my mortgage company, Countrywide, ... numbers then, but we didn’t. It wasn’t until I noticed fraudulent activity on my credit report in late ... inquiries into my credit. It’s a nightmare. You may be wondering how this post relates to public [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 21:20:54

Ausra: Big Solar Getting Bigger

Ausra, the startup that’s building massive solar thermal plants in the desert and has already raised tens of millions of dollars from Kleiner ... investment tax credit? The CNET report also said that the company would need two project financings next ... for its Series C. In fact a report from CNET had pegged the round at closer to the $100-$150 [more...]

Date: 2008-08-08 16:15:19

Cortera launches first community for small business credit repor...

Boca Raton, Florida and DEMOfall 2009, San Diego, California (PRESS RELEASE – September 26, 2009) — Cortera™, a community-driven business information company, today unveiled the Cortera Credit Exchange™, http://www.cortera.com, a new online service that, for the first time, blends business credit report data with user generated payment experience reviews and ratings from companies’ business partners. read more [more...]

Date: 2009-09-26 11:00:53

Tories versus loan companies

Tory Housing Spokesman Grant Shapps recently published a report entitled Pay-Day for Loan Sharks which complains that companies lending small sums of ... between companies without losing their credit history and this will force down rates.If Shapps ... 10,000% APR. The big conclusion here is that lack of competition in the Payday credit market [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 12:08:03

50 Financial Skills Every Person Needs To Know

Popular Mechanics created a list of 100 Skills Every man Should Know, ... using ABA Routing and bank account numbers. Request and review your free annual credit report ... and/or through Treasury Direct. Read (and understand) a company’s annual report (including [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 11:00:10

Update on Fraud

Last month/year I reported on a fraudulent scheme to separate $0.25 from me. Today I got a link to a news item about said fraud. News is slow here ... I closed it, got my money back too, and reported it to the three credit bureaus, stuff to do first ... . But they have two very useful links. Instead, file a dispute with your credit card company [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 17:49:24

Using TrustedID to Stop Identity Theft

ID theft is a rapidly increasing crime and there are several companies that are ready to help you not be a victim. These ID theft protection services essentially lock down your credit report so that you are notified whenever a new credit account is opened in your name. These companies also monitor various [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 06:35:12

Credit Card Horror

The availability of credit for anyone no matter their credit history has caused many financial problems for consumers ... card companies report that at least 20% of consumers have maxed out credit cards ... specific sales pitch or ad. If you have a good credit score, (630 or above), you can usually [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 23:12:15

NY TIMES: Buffett to Offer Details on Derivatives

Warren E. Buffett has long been an proponent of transparency and a critic of murky financial instruments ... by 2019. On Monday, Mr. Buffett said he would disclose in the next annual report more information ... of companies and stocks with the highest possible credit rating, have tumbled 36 percent since Oct [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 04:21:48

FDI: The Rise & Fall (& Policy)

Two headlines to consider: 1. “Foreign direct investment in China rises 23.6% in 2008” (MarketWatch) 2 ... into the financial sector, China attracted $40.65 billion in investment, a rise of 63.4%, the report cited ... on company credit and profits may continue to discourage investment. The CSI 300 stock index [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 10:18:20

Keep Watch For The Missing Quarter

How secure is yours? How secure is yours? HARRISBURG PA - Internet chat rooms are filling with complaints from credit card customers nationwide ... business with. The company, Adele Services of Melville NY, doesn’t exist, according to a report Sunday ... , however, that as a general rule credit card holders should review their statements every month [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 10:40:26

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