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

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Credit information

  The Trump Blog, I thought the information in Trump’s blog would be worthy to share with you ... It is said that inquiries can cost you 3-5 points each time your report is pulled.  If your credit score i ... much of a risk you really are is by using a mysterious number we all know as a credit score [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 14:20:37

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

The Best ID Theft Prevention For You

The crime of identity theft is a huge and rapidly growing issue ... to do so. You need to make a regular habit of checking your credit bureau report to ensure that there has not been any credit opened in your name without your authorization. If you know what should [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 17:26:11

Join In The Christmas Cheer Carnival #183 Is Here

Christmas is just around the corner and before you know it it will be here ... when your not living paycheck to paycheck. Think Your Way to Wealth with Get an Absolutely Free Copy of Your Credit Report from All 3 Credit Bureaus at annualcreditreport.com Enjoy! Do You Attrack Money [more...]

Date: 2008-12-16 10:00:51

Pitfalls of Bad Credit Credit Cards

Having lousy FICO scores, as we all know, affects our ability to pull out loans ... you for what you’ve done, they’ll report you to credit rating ... . As for the lending companies that do accept our request to borrow money, the rates [more...]

Date: 2008-12-27 14:35:46

Concerns about ancestral DNA testing, by genetics society

Did you know that Angelina Jolie is a distant cousin of Camilla the Duchess, Madonna, Shania Twain AND Hilary Clinton? ... Canadian family tree records were published. The report said they all share the same nose. Who knows… ... in ancestral genetics testing. Image credit: Newscom Some of those concerns include accuracy [more...]

Date: 2008-11-15 12:33:53

Announcing Our Blogroll

Here it is! The blogroll has finally arrived. I’ve tried to provide a diverse group of links here ... wanted to know about getting a job in accounting or finance. From cleaning up your credit report prior ... . This is more of a full service website dedicated to all things related to international accounting standards [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 16:24:14

WHAT THE HELL?

WHAT THE HELL?  By R.J. Godlewski ©August 13, 2008, ... ) for any change, my credit report will show that I continually owe $126 in regards to an account with a major bank. Okay, now everyone who doesn’t hold a six-digit credit score will know intimately [more...]

Date: 2008-08-13 20:56:29

FTC Delay Does Not Apply to Employers

Yesterday, the FTC announced a 6 month delay in enforcing their “Red Flags” Identity Theft Guidelines ... ve been in touch with the FTC and we now know that this delay only pertains to Financial ... from National Consumer Reporting Agencies (primarily credit bureaus) when conducting background checks [more...]

Date: 2008-10-23 16:11:42

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

Home Mortgage Loan: 5 Elements To Take Into Consideration Before Buying A House

While purchasing a house is an exciting effort in a lifetime, it is certainly not something you want to rush into ... of your credit report several months before you start shopping for a house so you know what to expect ... of your annual salary. But even then, it is best to find a calculator online to help you figure [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 13:01:40

Listen to this awesome news!!!

I don't know if you remember, but a sweet but desperate reader wrote in saying that her student loans went into default and she wanted to know how to ... into collections! How do I get it off my credit score?My heart immediately sank, but I wrote back a short post ... and it is now officially OFF my credit report..thank God! It turns out that they mailed [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 18:08:00

Volcom Coney Island Ls Shirt Black Womenaposs

Do it, and then do it again and again and again. * If someone bids $22 ... on your credit report is going to cost you dearly in your score. ... spiders the most. When you apply for a credit card through moneyeverything. As you know, my ultimate [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 16:35:14

Mortgage: 5 Elements To Know Prior To Purchasing A Home

While buying a house is a stimulating effort in a lifetime, it is for sure not something you want to rush into ... of your credit report several months before you begin shopping for a home so you know what to expect ... . Here are 5 important elements to consider before buying a house. 1. Clean your credit record [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 14:13:35

Home Mortgage Loan: 5 Elements To Know Prior To Purchasing A House

While buying a home is an exciting effort in life, it is certainly not something you want to rush into ... so that you will be accepted. You will want to have copies of your credit report several months before you begin shopping ... Wikipedia 1. Clean your credit record Paying an amount big enough to buy a house is something [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 02:15:41

Good, Better, Best...Never Let it Rest

Hey y’all! Happy New Year and all that jazz! I hope everyone had a safe and great New Year’s Eve and Day ... life Cs in English on my report card. Now if you don’t know, a 4 is what you usually need to receive college credit. Best score is a 5.Needless to say my confidence was shook. I pressed on. I worked [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 16:55:00

Anyone Can Fall In Debt

You wouldn't know it from their Bresson-like hyperrealistic depiction on TV, ... by Callcredit, a credit report agency which also offers free advice for the debt-impaired. Donning ... to pay back loans and credit cards taken out over 12 months ago.”. No sh*t, Holmes! We've taken [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 15:35:30

Why Phone Conversations with Bill Collectors is a Bad Idea

A highly trained bill collector knows how to get the most money out of defaulted debtors ... of how I wanted this reflected on my credit report. They would then have to agree with those terms ... . While you are nervously thinking of what to say they are taking notes… updating your credit file [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 02:36:42

Being Proactive in 2009: Economic Stimulus For the Mind

Happy New Year! In the financial world, I don’t know anyone who was not eager to kiss 2008 goodbye ... of your records. Get your credit report, make sure it is accurate and dispute any errors. 3. Beware before ...  to embrace (or brace for) the impact.  2. Keep an eye on your credit – Good credit = lower costs [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 03:30:29

Employers Beware: Red Flag Rules On Address Discrepancies Not Delayed

If you've been following the story of the Red Flag Rules, that we posted about last winter you'll know that on October 22, 2008, ... your business uses consumer reports. If you do background, criminal or credit checks on employees ... the FTC announced a delay in enforcing the rules, moving the date from November 1, 2008 to May [more...]

Date: 2008-10-27 17:21:00

Tips on Declaring Bankruptcy

If you know you’re going to declare bankruptcy, there’s probably not much I can say to make you change your mind but there are a few things I can ... to have a ding on your credit report for years to come.  What does this mean?  Kiss the good interest rates goodbye and kiss the annual-fee free credit cards away as well.  You’re most likely going [more...]

Date: 2008-11-29 20:11:42

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

Great news for Canadians (and other Foreign Nationals!)!!

After mourning the loss of our own access to Foreign National loan programs and letting the “Blogiverse” know about it, ... in need of this type of financing. What do these loans look like? Well, let’s say you are a Canadian from Toronto.  The bank will need a minimum of 20% down, a clean Canadian credit report (with nice [more...]

Date: 2008-10-31 16:19:58

Children and identity theft

OK, so we know that overall identity theft is falling, ... is an interesting one. Rarely do parents or guardians consider the possibility that their child may have a credit history, and thus few will check to see whether their child has a credit report under their name [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 21:07:16

Get a new house with bkr loans, 474007 euro in one day

Start with credibility. It’s not easy to know if the prices quoted by lenders are reliable. And of course, each loan and each borrower are different ... in processing the loan, to appraisal and credit-report fees, among others. It is a transfer ... , compare the fees at each mortgage company you’re considering. So how do you find a lender [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 21:15:03

When it comes to Credit Repair, it’s Buyer Beware

by Jon Ochs I know from talking with hundreds of clients every day, ... reports. If you are only paying $39 - $79 for a monthly service fee, the credit repair company is only ... that when it comes to making a decision about which credit repair company to go with, most base [more...]

Date: 2008-07-30 17:04:14

Do You Know Who My Da Was?

Ok its time that Old Knudsen jumped in and called a spade a spade ... as if he is looking to the past for tips and hints on how to get the country out of the trouble it is in. Many presidents think history is a credit report and repeat the old blunders which is why we are in yet [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 20:09:00

Back to the future

This just in: China is NOT the 4th largest economy in the world as we have all been thinking, reporting and generally drooling over ... . But let’s just look at this like regular humans: you know, people with checking accounts, credit cards [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 02:30:29

Tuesday morning -- and we're in a recession

As Sacramento Bee reporter Dale Kasler noted in his lead paragraph this morning: "No kidding" to the news yesterday from the National Bureau of Economic Research that the country's ... that Henry Paulson and company don't know why credit markets have frozen. Is it because the banks [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 13:54:33

Tell Us Something We Don't Know: Consumers Deeper In Debt

From the "not news" file comes a report from credit rating firm, Equifax, that consumers are falling more deeply into debt. According to Reuters, Dann Adams,... This is a content summary only [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 20:47:24

Cheney Defends Torture, Claims Country is Guided by "The Hand of Providence"

Last week, a group of conservative journalists sat down with Vice-President Cheney for a two hour discussion on the last eight years in the White ... not get credit for a lot of things that didn't happen; or to translate, Cheney is again making the claim ... in the future.We know, from the Senate Armed Services Committee report released a few weeks ago [more...]

Date: 2009-01-12 18:43:00

Wall Street Breakfast: Must-Know News

Bigger profits for BP. BP (BP) reported Q3 results this morning, ... amid reduced demand and a global credit crisis. "We are in the midst of a rapidly changing and very ... Fettig said. "The global credit crisis has had a profound negative impact on what was already [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 11:20:05

Cheney Defends Torture, Claims Country is Guided by the “Hand of Providence”

Last week, a group of conservative journalists sat down with Vice-President Cheney for a two hour discussion on the last eight years in the White ... not get credit for a lot of things that didn’t happen; or to translate, Cheney is again making the claim ... the country safe in the future. We know, from the Senate Armed Services Committee report releas [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 09:56:00

Blagojevich woes to cost Illinois money

Blagojevich woes to cost Illinois money Posted December 16, 2008 1:27 PM by Frank James Many people may not know (I didn't until a few minutes ago) that Gov. Rod Blagojevich's problems could potentially cost Illinois taxpayers significant money. How so? A Bloomberg report explains: Fitch Ratings cut the credit [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 17:28:14

Amy Winehouse is a terrorist target

90107x4_winehouse_a_b-gr_01 In February’s Vanity Fair, ... of this terrible report, but do the terrorists know they’re targeting someone who is already intent on killing herself? Amy Winehouse is shown on vacation on 1/7/08 (photos without the rugby guy; credit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 20:42:20

Contrarian money manager bullish on gold and bearish on treasuries and dollar

Report on Business: The Smartest Man We Know has heard the slurs ... the past five. Nice numbers, but once you’ve made your money calling the credit crisis and short ... . I think the Canadian dollar should go through parity. “I like the whole Canadian market. I don’ [more...]

Date: 2008-10-28 14:32:32

So What Do You Think? Money Smart Life - Reader Survey

I think it’s time we have “the talk”. You know, the inevitable conversation in any relationship where one person asks the other: ... Cash in An Emergency - 56 Page Report * 101 Powerful Tips for Improving Your Credit Score - 54 Pages [more...]

Date: 2008-06-10 14:09:15

Turning Japanese I really think so

As most of you probably already know, with the "effective" Fed funds rate much closer to zero percent than to the one percent prescribed by the " ... bets that are bound to inflate another asset class eventually. As discussed in this report ... to banks and others to loosen up the credit markets, creating more reserves than it can drain. So to keep [more...]

Date: 2008-11-16 21:20:31

Halstead TV: Behind The Numbers

A: This is my company's new Market Report narrated by Halstead Chief Economist Greg Heym ... to pass this along, as I know they are working on enhancing this quarterly video report as we enter ... that we are at now now. Greg mentioned the challenges NYC faces, and acknowledges the credit crisis that began [more...]

Date: 2008-11-11 22:37:33

Media Conveniently Quiet On Low Gas Prices

I know shocking, right?  Not really.  The Ron Burgundy’s of the world have moved on to something other doom and gloom to report on ... for the increase in prices will now credit him with the reduction in prices. It’s only fair,” said Don [more...]

Date: 2009-01-06 23:32:55

Ruutu, Murray, and Kool & the Gang

by RyanJust a few things to get you through the evening:- Oh hey look, Ruutu got two games. That was fast ... by his own bench? I give Peters credit for not getting carried away, but we should all know better than ... has been filled! And Murray, too? WOO HOO!**It's only a newspaper report, but still. Let me have this.UPDATE [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 21:55:00

AIG: The Looting Continues (Banana Republic Watch)

The Wall Street Journal reports, as was rumored on Friday, ... that the collapse of Lehman caused, and knowing that AIG was a substantial and unhedged writer of credit default [more...]

Date: 2008-11-10 04:46:23

How To Find Out If Your Bank Is Next In Line To Fail

18 banks have gone under so far this year. But how do you know if yours will be next? ... this year amid the ongoing credit crisis. With total assets of $5.1 billion and total deposits ... in U.S. history, reaching all the way back to 1934, U.S. News & World Report said at the time. That begs [more...]

Date: 2008-11-14 14:00:40

Forest Whitaker Wants To Help Save Newark, NJ With New Sundance Series

The only thing I know really well about Newark, New Jersey is that it has an airport ... series. Reuters is reporting that Whitaker might have a voice-over role — with producing credits ... ). With regards to how in the world all this might relate to green, the series is said to address and seek [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 15:34:43

The Real Sarah Palin

No one in the Corporate Media knows Sarah Palin, so their "vetting" ... to nowhere." Here is a thorough report from a Wasilla neighbor who has watched Palin's rise to power ... out there" and if they prove to be popular, then she takes credit. Her husband works a union job on the North [more...]

Date: 2008-09-03 18:50:04

He Doesn’t Know When to Fold ‘Em

He Doesn’t Know When to Fold ‘Em If this CREW complaint is right, we can credit Johnny for being consistent about one thing, at least; ... . Federal law and Senate rules require all income to be reported on annual financial disclosure reports ... , are gifts that must be reported as income. Knowingly filing a false report is a crime punishable [more...]

Date: 2008-10-10 15:02:48

The Rookie Report: EJ and Al

Note: I promoted this excellent post by citizen Redmosa to the front page ... -case scenario being 30 wins at most, etc etc...), but honestly, give credit when it's deserved ... . The kid has a nose for scoring and knows how to score [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 14:35:30

Evening Update

Evening Update I'm happy to report that at long last me and my $423.80 have been reunited ... to the credit union this morning I attempted to contact Andrea, the writer of the letter I received ... speak to someone else but she didn't seem to know anything about my problem. She promised to check [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 00:35:23

Sleeping Through a Catastrophic Economy

by The Mogambo Guru If you want to know the reason why history shows that people always turn to gold when government/central bank mismanagement ... -distribution, such as the report that the twin idiots in Congress, Christopher Dodd and Barney Frank, are actually proposing a tax credit for buyers of particular houses to prevent foreclosure [more...]

Date: 2008-07-08 20:43:16

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