How to Report an Error on Your Credit Report

Thanks to the FACT (Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions) Act, all U.S. residents will be allowed one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting agencies - Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian. This legislation makes it easy for you to keep [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 17:43:54

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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

Free Credit Report

I was surprised to find out a while ago that a good portion of Americans did not know they could view their credit report ... that the can get an annual credit report to stay on top of what is happening with their own credit. Let me tell ... and they go on to the subject of financing and he asked him what his credit was like, he looked [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 04:27:55

who i look like part 1

Ok, first I need to thanks Shannon for posting those pictures to facebook. I really got a kick out of them ... (when I wear my green hat) 2) Mr Tumnus (the fawn-man in chronicles of narnia) 3) The “free-credit-report-dot-com guy” (the one that sings) Oh there are so many more… ps…i need to create a category [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 06:02:34

Timeline for Negative Credit History

by William Blake Commercials that advertise ways to obtain a free credit report often emphasize the importance of doing so because of the serious ... even get a good job. Fortunately, a negative credit report is not permanent and thus can be made better. After seven years, the majority of the undesirable contents of a negative credit report [more...]

Date: 2008-12-20 08:42:43

How To Read Your Credit Report

The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, signed into law on Dec ... then credit and read it for yourself. Hopefully you'll stay awake . While all credit reports follow ... . 4, 2003, gives every American the right to a free credit report every year from each of the three [more...]

Date: 2008-11-09 13:46:50

How To Read Your Credit Report

The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, signed into law on Dec ... then credit and read it for yourself. Hopefully you'll stay awake . While all credit reports follow ... . 4, 2003, gives every American the right to a free credit report every year from each of the three [more...]

Date: 2008-11-14 08:03:09

Working on Building Credit in Your Name

Being married carries many responsibilities as a couple. One of these responsibilities is applying for loans and credit as a couple ... is to get your free annual credit report. Work with your lawyer to have all joint accounts closed. Transfer ... with high annual fees and interest rates. Find out more from Credit-land.Com. Take your time. Avoid [more...]

Date: 2008-11-28 09:34:19

The Power of Keywords in a PPC Campaign

by Brian Basch It all comes down to choosing the right of keywords and phrases ... free credit report” or “credit card offers” There are lots of others, when you start to scratch ... to get a credit report, how to improve their credit, what lenders will offer loans to someone with poor [more...]

Date: 2008-09-29 20:42:45

Account Closed

It was a giant step for me, but when I realized I haven't used the account since last February--12 months--I decided to call and close my Discover ... cards.I'm eligible for my free credit report in a month or so, and I hope to go through that and make sure ... me a hard time. Started talking to me about my FICO score and how closing an account that I've [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 16:35:00

Keywords That Will Power Your PPC Campaign

by Brian Basch It all comes down to choosing the right of keywords and phrases ... free credit report” or “credit card offers” There are lots of others, when you start to scratch ... to get a credit report, ways to improve personal credit which lenders will give loans to people with poor [more...]

Date: 2008-10-03 07:56:44

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

Free weekend reading stuff

Live Free Or Die! Yay, it's the freestuff post. Get yourself learned up on these free themes and memes, all of a business type this week: ... with highly respected stock analyst David Coffin, the subject being Canadian uranium junior Hathor (HAT.v ... I thought I'd pass this one on. DYODD, dude. Here's the link.Here's the link to a free report from Moody's [more...]

Date: 2008-12-06 14:57:00

Negative Credit History Timeline

by William Blake Commercials that advertise ways to obtain a free credit report often emphasize the importance of doing so because of the serious ... even get a good job. Fortunately, a negative credit report is not permanent and thus can be made better. After seven years, the majority of the undesirable contents of a negative credit report [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 13:50:17

Ctrl BG: A Shortcut to Financial News 11/7

It was another turbulent week in the markets.It started off with a rally as election day approached and everyone was filled with hope for change ... . Everyone in the streets were hyped, retailers like Starbucks and Ben & Jerry's were giving out free ... report this week showed that in October, 240,000 jobs were lost, taking the unemployment rate [more...]

Date: 2008-11-08 04:00:00

Catching Up

So.  I should really go over what I have accomplished last year (and this year, to date) in my quest to become debt-free. I managed to totally clear up my credit card debt, and, to my surprise, when I sent for my free annual credit reports, and ordered my FICO scores, I found that it had improved, over the time [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 05:41:49

Identity Thieves often Pitch Great Deals to lure their Victims in Quickly.

by: William Roberts Identity theft can impact you as an insurance consumer because insurers often use an individual’s credit score to determine ... of your credit report to determine if any accounts were opened without your consent and request the agency remove inquiries and/or fraudulent accounts stemming from theft. Request a free credit report [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 01:35:17

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

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

How to Increase the Value of Yahoo! (YHOO), Revisited

Dear Yahoo!, About a month and a half ago, we provided you with a free report on how to increase your value ... are now effectively dead. Said re-org also consolidated power underneath Decker’s #2, Hilary ... , Mark as Spam . However, I must give credit where credit is due. Congratulations on: Creating [more...]

Date: 2008-07-01 12:45:23

Maintaining Excellent Credit Rating

Being approved for credit is a sign that someone is willing to take a risk on you with their money ... of all, get your free annual credit report from the credit bureau. Check for mistakes or false ... bills - food, utilities, rent, or mortgage. Before you go out shopping for credit lines, make sure [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 03:41:35

Maybe housing is fixing itself

Just in case the economy needs any "piling on" at this juncture, Ruth Simon and Michal Corkery provide it in this (free) ... report at the Wall Street Journal on tumbling home prices and the absence of even more government bailouts to prevent even more price declines. Only a small portion of the content at WSJ.com seems [more...]

Date: 2008-10-15 15:01:00

Timeline for Negative Credit History

Commercials that advertise ways to obtain a free credit report often emphasize the importance of doing so because of the serious problems you can run into because of having a negative credit history. A person with a negative credit history will have an impaired ability to borrow money, get a good interest rate, and sometimes even get a good job. [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 08:19:32

If Japan Bounces Back in the New Year, Investors Will, Too

Japan has been an infuriating country for U.S. investors for almost 20 years now, since its benchmark Nikkei 225 index hit its trading high of 38, ... . Story continues below… Sign up right now, and we’ll send you an important new report for free ... at an average annual rate of 2.0% from 1990 to 2007, outstripping the U.S. productivity growth rate [more...]

Date: 2008-11-14 16:20:02

Keywords That Will Power Your PPC Campaign

by Brian Basch The Secret to a Good PPC Campaign is choosing the best group of keywords ... when they are looking for these goods and services. They might type “free credit report” or “credit card offers” ... credit” may be attempting to find out ways to get a credit report, ways to improve personal credit [more...]

Date: 2008-09-30 13:17:55

President’s Advisory Council: Tips to Managing Your Money in Challenging Times

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT’S ADVISORY COUNCIL ON FINANCIAL LITERACY “We believe that the current economic crisis underscores the need ... controlyourcredit.gov. Also, to protect against identity theft, get a free copy of your credit report ... in Challenging Times 1. Understand how your bank or credit union account is insured. The Federal [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 15:58:07

What Sarah Palin didn't know, as reported by Fox's Carl Cameron

(UPDATE: See below.) Now it can be revealed, Fox News Channel reporter Carl Cameron just told network anchor Shepard Smith. [ ... presidential ticket, said he had been told by unnamed sources -- and on the condition he not report the details ... American Free Trade Agreement. He did not mention which one (or ones) she whiffed [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 01:07:12

The Best of August 2008

August was a great month here at FiveCentNickel, thanks in large part to contributions from readers such as yourself ... for Your Car-Buying Dollar Quicken 2009 Discounts Five Ways to Get Your Credit Report for Free ING ... Qualifying for an FHA Home Loan A Peek Inside Our FNBO Direct Online Savings Account Is Your Credit Union [more...]

Date: 2008-09-02 03:01:56

Making Preparations and Taking Action in Today’s Deflationary Environment

Editor’s Note: The following article is adapted from Robert Prechter’s 2002 best-selling book, ... to this article, visit Elliott Wave International to download the free 15-page report about how to protect ... The ultimate effect of deflation is to reduce the supply of money and credit. Your goal is to make sure [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 02:23:47

CPA Is Becoming Very Popular In The World Of Internet Marketing

Ecommerce-Journal: CPA is becoming popular nowadays in the world of internet marketing. CPA is cost per action ... of commissions, normally you need to get the visitors to give their credit card numbers or social security ... their details in order to receive freebies such as free report, coupon, etc rather than convince them [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 05:30:00

Nothing is Free When It Comes to Protecting Your Identity

by Jed Jenson According to the FTC, an estimated 9 million Americans are affected each year by identity theft ... in Fraud Alerts on your credit report. 2. Do Not Call or Mail Lists - Another way to protect your identity ... lists, and accessing free credit reports, many individuals do not realize that they must [more...]

Date: 2008-06-19 18:15:14

Free Credit Report 3-in-1

A good reputation and credible name is something that we all want in our life ... of your credit history online from three major bureaus where the lenders get their basis for approving ... with a bad record or worse a bad credit reputation. Sometimes even if we don’t have loans [more...]

Date: 2008-11-16 14:30:00

Toyota slashes earnings forecast

Following Toyota’s official announcement back in August that it was reducing its global sales target for 2009 by 700,000 vehicles comes a new report that claims the industry juggernaut has cut its annual earnings ... of the previous year’s profit of ¥1.72 trillion yen, reports the Detroit Free Press. Toyota has previously cited [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 12:21:03

Free Credit Report and How to Improve Credit Score

Improve credit score now! Because as well known consumers with higher FICO scores are considered to be less risky by lenders ... to illustrate a consumer’s general level of credit risk. How might you tell whether a score ... your report and score regularly you’ll ensure the absence of errors therein. This control is really [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 22:49:02

Steps to Take If You're a Victim of Identity Theft...Part I

When you got your free credit report from Credit Score Cowboy you may have seen unfamiliar entries or wrong addresses ... /coline/pubs/credit/affidavit.pdf · FTC 800-438-4338 or 800-ID THEFT Even if you've never been big ... there in shock – cursing, screaming, or crying – your thief is still using your credit. So, first step [more...]

Date: 2008-11-17 16:03:44

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

NH’s Attorney General’s Resolutions

NEW HAMPSHIRE’S ATTORNEY GENERAL HAS SOME NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS FOR CONSUMERS TO CONSIDER ... IS TO PROTECT PERSONAL INFORMATION, FROM CREDIT CARDS TO DRIVER’S LICENSES. HER OFFICE IS PROVIDING TIPS ON GETTING A FREE COPY OF YOUR CREDIT REPORT, STAYING SAFE ONLINE, FOILING PHONE FRAUDSTERS - AND EVEN [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 15:43:47

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

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

Phishing - What It Is and How to Avoid Identity Theft

Phishing is a term used to describe a type of spam that aims to steal your identity ... and place an initial fraud alert on your credit reports. Subscribe to the free Ask Angela ... their potential victims to provide personal data such as credit card numbers, passwords or account [more...]

Date: 2008-10-18 07:10:08

Bank of America to Boost Stake in China’s No. 2 Bank

Bank of America Corp. (BAC) will almost double its stake in state-owned banking giant China Construction Bank Corp ... now, and we’ll send you an important new report for free: “The Three Best Investments in Asia.” ... . Bank of America spokesman Scott Silvestri would not comment on that report, or a similar story [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 14:06:47

Checking Your Credit Score

Most people don’t know their credit score. What does that mean? ... debt. Never close your oldest accounts because they can add valuable history to your credit report. Set ... those that do not. Check your credit report regularly. Keep it free of inaccuracies and mixed [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 11:58:12

6 Ways to Save Big on Magazine Subscriptions

There’s no question that magazine sales and subscriptions are on the decline ... points on your rewards credit card? Cash them in for free magazines. With American Airlines ... Report, Shape, Self and more this way. Here are a few you can get for free now: Latina, Psychology [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 19:00:00

Free FICO Score At Equifax (No Strings)

Written on 10/02/2008 by me, Jay White, the founder of Dumb Little Man and an all around average guy ... . As you may know, Equifax is one of the 3-primary credit bureaus in the US and its score is used heavily ... (as promotions do), you can also obtain a free credit report at annualcreditreport.com. While it won't give [more...]

Date: 2008-10-02 12:12:54

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

Holiday Shopping Behind Us – Choose a Free Credit Report

The holidays have certainly been crazy thus far with most of us shopping less in deference to the economy. But every holiday season leaves us vulnerable to changes on our credit report – ... it to their own advantage. Our credit report is a precious commodity, especially in this day and age [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 15:04:37

Global Warming Will Cause Malaria Epidemic in Australia and Pacific Islands

Malaria and dengue fever will spread across Australia and the Pacific Islands from south and southeast Asia as climate change allows mosquitoes to travel to areas that were once too cold for them to survive, according to a new report. Though Australia has been free of malaria since 1962, rising temperatures could make areas as far south [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 11:30:46

Video: Ed McMahon “raps” for O.C. credit-report firm

Former late night TV sidekick Ed McMahon, who may lose his Beverly Hills home to foreclosure, ... out of the program. Consumers can get a free credit report at ANNUALcreditreport.com. In fact, Experian ... -based credit agency Experian. McMahon, best known for co-hosting Johnny Carson’s “Tonight Show” [more...]

Date: 2008-10-16 21:04:50

Weekend Roundup- Xmas Edition

It has been a very busy Christmas season for my family and me, with multiple Christmas parties, school and Sunday school programs, ... #183-The Pre-Holiday Sales Edition, and included my article “Get an Absolutely Free Copy of Your Credit Report from All 3 Credit Bureaus at annualcreditreport.com” My favorites from the COPF: 5 Tips [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 05:12:25

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

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