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

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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

Latest News in Credit Repair and Credit Score - Oct 8, 2008

Thumbs up for FICO revision - Baltimore Sun 2 Oct 2008 at 9:17pm F air Isaac Corp ... . The financial crisis is increasingly being felt by … Your credit report :: - Chicago Sun-Times 6 Oct 2008 at 9:45am You’ve got a right to get a free copy of your credit report — but figuring [more...]

Date: 2008-10-08 15:27:58

Council Vice Chairman John Hope Bryant Shares Council Tips for the Public During Tough Times

AN IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT???S ADVISORY COUNCIL ON FINANCIAL LITERACY November 25, 2008 ??? ... theft, get a free copy of your credit report at annualcreditreport.com. ... how your bank or credit union account is insured. The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. (FDIC [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 03:23:03

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

It is soooo coold.. brr. Post Roundup

YEAH! Its melting Creative Commons License photo credit: *Micky The past few days have been extremely cold here in Minnesota, ... With Good Ones Time To Chck Your Annual Credit Report! Problems with Gift Receipts? Debt? What Debt? Mortgage Refinance Rates Continue to Fall The New Frugal Forum @ frugalhacks.com Free Advice [more...]

Date: 2009-01-14 16:21:15

Deflation Hits The UK; Free Money In Japan

The Times Online is reporting Ministers admit that tax rises will follow Gordon Brown's tax cuts ... later on” and Mr Brown himself accepted that the Pre-Budget Report (PBR) stimulus would be “ ... , global wage arbitrage is king, and most importantly Peak Credit Has Arrived.Barclays Attempts To Placate [more...]

Date: 2008-11-18 10:19:00

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

The deregulation and free markets myth

Walter E. Williams destroys the liberal's claim that deregulation and free markets caused the financial meltdown: News media people, ... Times article, "Fannie Mae Eases Credit To Aid Mortgage Lending" (Sept. 30, 1999), reported, "Fannie ... Report (November/December 2008). The Federal Register, which lists new regulations, annually [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 13:28:18

More Ways to Save on Auto, Home and Health Insurance

Despite the fact that auto, home and health insurance rates are on the rise, ... can raise your rates. Improve your credit report by repairing any errors and stay on time paying ... there are always ways to save money on these necessities with a little ingenuity. In our free [more...]

Date: 2008-12-17 00:23:48

A 90?s Flashback for Commercial Property

Angela Pruitt reports: Commercial property is bracing for a tough time that could morph into a crisis similar in scope to the free ... in history. But with the credit markets in lock-down mode, consumer confidence battered [more...]

Date: 2008-11-26 15:40:57

FreeCreditReport.com Review: Not a Free Credit Report

Have you heard of those commercials on TV that talk about “free” credit reports? These services, such as FreeCreditReport.com are *not* truly free. They offer free trials for a limited time (usually 7 days) but they’re actually paid subscription services after the intro period is over. They’re in the business of credit monitoring and tracking your credit standing. Image by Andre Rolim/Getty Images These services exist to help us keep an eye on our credit reports. [more...]

Date: 2009-09-29 04:01:28

Free Credit Report and Scores

It was time to flip Scott’s 0% balance transfers to new cards ... that everything is in order. I’m always on the lookout for another free way to get a copy of our credit report ... Reports Getting Organized: Monitoring Your Credit Report Free Month of Amazon Prime Free Blockbuster [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 14:29:16

How To Maintain A Good Credit Report

by Jim Bransby Your credit is a necessary part of securing a financial future ... when it comes time to apply for credit. Annual credit report checks are a great way to keep track ... to ensure good credit, you must utilize credit report tips and take advantage of free credit report [more...]

Date: 2008-11-20 18:25:16

Weekend Roundup Vol. 12

Weekend Roundup: Well another week comes to a close. Time goes by so quickly it makes me want to work less and less and enjoy life more and more ... to a FREE credit report from each of the three major credit reporting agencies: Experian ... . ***You can get your free annual (once per calander year) credit report, viewable on-line, no credit [more...]

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

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

Credit Nexus : Get 3-in-1 Free Credit Report

Posted on Wednesday, January 14, 2009 No Comments Labels: affects my credit score, improve credit score, ... one website that teach you how to remove credit report errors? One thing is sure, first time I realize ... remove credit report errorsCredit Card - is a part of a system of payments named after the small [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 20:04:00

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

Time For the Experian Credit Check

You get a free credit report once a year from http://www.annualcreditreport.com ... .  I just ran my Experian Credit Check and they had 3 minor errors.  So I’m off to dispute them now.  My credit report will still be horrible after the two fixes but it’s just nice to limit the damage as much [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 01:47:49

Surviving Financial Infidelity: Assessing the Damage

The ugly truth was out in the open. My wife had committed financial infidelity, and it was time to assess the damage. “How much do you owe? ... t any other surprises. We each got our annual free credit report from all three credit bureaus ... on her report. The only hint was that the company in question had made a single credit inquiry [more...]

Date: 2008-11-25 23:13:51

Countrywide Sends Fraud Alert Letters: 'Your Info May Have Been Sold' [Countrywide]

A Countrywide customer emailed to tell us he received a unpleasant surprise in the mail today: ... on to say they will give you 2 years of Triple Advantage credit report monitoring for free ... understand why temporary free credit monitoring is always the go-to remedy every time a company [more...]

Date: 2008-09-09 22:57:49

3-in-1 Free Credit Report from CreditNexus

It was the day that I pay all my credit card dues online. Actually, I was worried to not clear all these dues in time from last 2-3 days ... and remove credit report errors. Actually I fond of this feature. Here I suggest you to surf ... Credit Report without applying any charge. These reports can help everyone to manage his/her funds [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 18:43:00

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