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

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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

Fico And Tri-merge Credit Scoring

Credit score information is somewhat of a mysterious commodity. It’s interesting that the average person doesn’t understand how it works ... year via telephone. Get online and perhaps find a site that supplies your credit report and find ... . For example, do you know when you first started to build credit? The first thing I applied [more...]

Date: 2008-07-18 02:51:54

What Are Benefits Of Good Credit?

By Darren Cason Most people know that if you have a good credit score, you get good interest rates and better offers on new loans and credit ... requirements. Many apartment managers, landlords, and those who offer leases will check your credit ... the credit report is only to verify past employment, but often the credit score is considered as part [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 12:00:16

Would Knowing Your Credit Score Make You a Better Borrower?

This time it’s not a bait and swtich. You may be familiar with Freecreditreport.com ... State Employees Credit Union is giving its online banking and credit customers access to Scores ... . The company promises a  ”free” credit score upfront and hits you with enrollment in a $15/month [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 18:49:19

Check Credit.

In my opinion, owning credit cards are advantageous in these difficult economic times..but ONLY if you are a responsible and disciplined user ... or loan makers, there’s this site that can help you know your score. This credit report is based ... transaction that involves credit activities. At checkcredit.pro, you’d be able to request instant [more...]

Date: 2008-11-06 10:11:14

9 Reasons for a good credit rating or FICO score

Does my credit rating really matter? That question goes through a lot of people’s heads as they max out their credit card or don’t pay their ... . They check your credit score when you fill out a rental application because they like to know what kind ... kind. Having good credit can mean the difference between homely and homeless! 3. Employment [more...]

Date: 2008-12-22 12:22:27

How Do I Clean My Credit Score Up? - Tips That Every Credit Card Owner Should Know!

If you want to know "how do I clean my credit score up" then I hope this article can help you get on the road to better financial health. There is no time like the present to start cleaning up your credit report! [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 17:41:52

Credit Repair Tips and Tricks

The best part about finding a third party credit counselor to tackle your credit repair is that you won’t feel so alone ... to know there are a a few ways to do so. First, check your free credit score with Experian, TransUnion ... your credit report. Once you know what figures you are dealing with you can work out where to start [more...]

Date: 2008-11-24 18:27:25

Reminder: 9 Months of Free Credit Scores + Monitoring

One of the three major credit bureaus, TransUnion, lost a $75 million class-action lawsuit a while back, ... unlimited daily access to your TransUnion credit report and credit score, as well as e-mail alerts when something changes. This is a good way to know when someone is pulling your credit report [more...]

Date: 2008-09-11 11:20:31

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

The Lazy Homeowner’s Way to Refinance

Refinancing is a top issue that is on many homeowners minds ... . 1.  Know your credit score - Before you pick up the phone or step foot in a mortgage lenders office, make sure that you have a ballpark figure of your credit score.  If you have a strong score of 720 [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 00:55:00

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

Setting Long-Term Goals and Getting There after College

by Landon McGehee I had a relative graduate from college recently, ... that there aren’t any mistakes on it. You can get one free copy of your report once a year by visiting ... . 1. Know your credit score. You will have a credit report once you borrow money from a lender [more...]

Date: 2008-11-05 19:53:11

Understanding Corporate Credit

by Mary Bush One of the most common misconceptions relating to corporate credit is that it works just like personal credit ... credit rating and score. So paying your bills on time and not having a high balance on available sources ... . Do you know what is on your business credit report? At least once a year you should be examining it very [more...]

Date: 2009-01-04 09:38:22

Understanding Corporate Credit

by Mary Bush One of the most common misconceptions relating to corporate credit is that it works just like personal credit ... credit rating and score. So paying your bills on time and not having a high balance on available sources ... . Do you know what is on your business credit report? At least once a year you should be examining it very [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 22:23:56

Does Anyone But Me Control My Credit?

by Jim Bransby A credit score can be critical to your personal finances ... without success. Still, few people understand credit scores and what goes into them, and still fewer know how they can affect them. You might be doing everything in your power to get the highest credit [more...]

Date: 2008-08-22 13:18:37

The Importance of GOOD Credit

by Rob Kosberg We all should know that good credit is a “must have ... to get a loan, a mortgage, credit card depends on a good credit rating. Our “Credit Score” is most ... FREE Guide on Maintaining and Repairing your Credit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 12:23:01

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

Right track

Yes. I am getting there. Slowly but surely ... , it is such a good thing for credit companies to offer instant credit score checks for fast and efficient ... is to know and be keen with my earnings and payables. To check credit is one of the good way to be able [more...]

Date: 2008-11-03 00:20:23

Finding The Right Credit Repair Service

If you're dealing with bad credit, you know that it can be really difficult to get a loan ... score. A credit repair service starts by looking at your credit report. Once they see ... to lenders and others who use your credit report to determine your trustworthiness will pay close attention [more...]

Date: 2009-01-11 20:51:20

Mortgage Interest Rates Hit New Lows

Mortgage interest rates are sitting at about the lowest they have ever been. The averaged 30-year fixed rate loan is hovering at about 4.97% and the average 15-year loan is sitting at just 4.25% as of the week of September 25 th , 2009. These banner rates will be available to consumers with good credit scores, have significant home equity, and know how to shop around for the best deal. If you meet this criterion, it’s an absolutely great time to refinance your loan. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-30 17:45:59

Debt Settlement Companies: Friend or Foe?

These days, lots of people are swimming in debt with nowhere to turn, no access to credit, and no liquidity, with their credit scores shot… and they’re wondering what to do next. Someone I know who is in this predicament just recently asked me for some input. I told them that there are various paths to the same end: to get rid of your debt or to reduce it to some extent. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-09 06:49:11

Understanding The Home Mortgage Calculator

Contrary to popular belief, home mortgage calculators do not wear suits and ties and sit behind an abacus all day trying to determine how much a ... gives them a lower credit score, they will need to know how much they will be charged to make ... potential homeowner’s mortgage payment is going to be. Although in the early days of banking [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 09:38:50

Time to Check Your Credit Reports

  Happy New Year!  As we start 2009, many people are making resolutions, wanting to do things better and differently than they did in the past ... to do.  To get a copy of your credit report from one, two or all three of the credit bureaus ... on credit monitoring. If you want to know your current FICO scores, you can obtain all three [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 17:05:27

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

Five Signs that You're Living Beyond Your Means

As most of you know, I love to tell people that spending less than they earn is the key to financial success ... No. 1 - Your Credit Score is Below 600 Not an issue for me, but having a good credit score is certainly a key part ... , though many FMF readers save much more. Good for you. Sign No. 3 - Your Credit Card Balances [more...]

Date: 2008-07-24 15:16:09

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

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

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

Increase Your Credit Score - Use It or Lose It!

In case you did not know, I am a huge Dave Ramsey fan. This guy simply understands what it takes to truly become debt free ... learned a lot. During one of his lecture, he mentioned the fact that since he does not use credit ... not qualify for financing. I understand how the credit reporting bureaus calculate your credit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 21:44:16

Clean Up Your Credit and Save $100,000

What if I told you there’s a potential $100,000 smackaroos in it for you for just sticking with me for another three minutes? Here’s how: Clean up your credit score. Seriously, I’m not going to harp on about how stellar credit means paying less interest on loans, qualifying for lower insurance premiums, and sailing through things like landlord and employment background checks. You know that already. Instead, I’m going to let cold hard cash do the talking. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-22 07:22:31

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

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

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

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

Let the bidding begin: Dick Cheney's writing a book with 'a few scores to settle'

... months. I've got a lot of stories to tell. And a few scores to settle." And he laughed. "I'm going ... : He's been in the government/political business long enough to know you rarely get credit for what [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 04:25:06

That Television

Eleanor being gone to her grandparents and the temperature being in the single digits, ... and you know they make great things.There is a website that wants you to get your credit score [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 21:51:00

Ask.com Has Top Searches Too; They’re Just Really Boring

It’s the season for top searches, and Ask.com just doesn’t know how to play the game ... Cars Craigslist Online degrees Credit score Crunch Network: CrunchBase the free database [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 18:10:13

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

Cooley furious with Fairfield’s defense

... t know the last time I coached a game where we scored 81 points and lost.” Cooley went on to give due credit [more...]

Date: 2009-01-01 23:32:19

Fundamentals to Repairing Credit

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 ... . On a yearly basis, you are able to receive a free report (fee for the credit score) from each ... project. The “credit risk” label is based on your “credit report” and “credit score.” Therefore [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 23:57:25

Are You Thinking About Declaring Bankruptcy?

by Elma Evvie Declaring bankruptcy is one of the most difficult decisions and should never be taken lightly ... of before ou begin declaring bankruptcy that you may or may not know. 1. Your Credit Score: Your credit score is extremely important when it comes to getting new loans or even trying to get a job [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 12:58:15

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

Credit Analyst Warns of Trap for Credit Card Customers

/PRNewswire/ -- "Many people will have their credit scores lowered this year if they're not watchful, know what to do and take action," ... for consumers who are not prepared," said Johansson, speaking recently about credit scores at the Texas Bankers ... said Eddie Johansson, president of Credit Security Group, a leading nationwide credit score [more...]

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

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