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by Rob Kosberg If you have recently been denied credit or plan to apply for credit soon, it would be wise to obtain your credit report ... . These are: TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian. It is possible to receive a free copy of the report from each ... ) there will be a credit inquiry to one of the bureaus. If you inquire for yourself, it will be on the re [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 21:43:13
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Credit Reports can be a Teaching Tool
by Rob Kosberg If you have recently been denied credit or plan to apply for credit soon, it would be wise to obtain your credit report ... . These are: TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian. It is possible to receive a free copy of the report from each ... for 2 years. There is no problem if your credit report is positive. However, any true negative [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 21:32:08
Weekend Links Roundup
Be Careful Which Gift Cards You Buy! I have a $40 Sharper Image gift card. Sharper Image is closing down all stores ... or worth keeping, like bonds certificates. Get an Absolutely Free Copy of Your Credit Report from All 3 Credit Bureaus at annualcreditreport.com RC presents the way to get 3 free credit reports [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 13:00:58
Cashing In On Free Credit Reports
Nothing in life is free… and this especially holds true online ... credit report. You can obtain a copy by visiting (affiliate link) or have it done during tenant ... credit report offer? Simple, you make your prospective tenants get a free credit check before applying [more...]
Date: 2008-12-13 08:02:52
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Showing off your elegant neckline is an excellent way to draw attention to your well-formed upper body, and to bring a natural glow to your face. Oftenitmes we forget dreams as soon as we wake up. Small business credit cards are unsecured ... copy of my credit report? Yes. - Avoid shaving as much as possible; while shaving takes care to avoid [more...]
Date: 2009-01-17 00:34:22
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
Ten steps to take before buying a home
I found this entry from back in March, 2005. It’s useful information, especially now as we enter the fall market ... more down at losing, depending on the type of mortgage you end up getting.) 5. Get your credit in order. Obtain a copy of your credit report. (Definitely do this - do it online if you want it done, fast [more...]
Date: 2008-08-26 19:00:25
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
Find Out Here Useful Knowledge - Finding Secure Auto Loans Website
You can find online car loans everywhere. But before you punch in important personal information, make sure that you’re on a good secure site ... . You can take it with no penalty if the dealer offers a better loan rate. Check out credit unions, banks ... -related expenses. Don’t forget to verify your credit record. Order a copy of your credit report [more...]
Date: 2008-11-16 19:08:43
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
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
Free Credit Report - A Website Typo Could Be Costly
In 2003, Congress passed the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions act (FACT) ... annualcreditreport.com or which contained the phrase “annual credit report.” Since it is quite easy ... , which made it possible for consumers to obtain a copy of their credit report for free. In fact [more...]
Date: 2008-12-28 05:24:36
How to Raise My Credit Score
A common question many people have is how to raise their credit scores ... score is just a bunch of statistics! Get a copy of your credit report and scan for any errors ... it down! When you have an account with no negative reports, it looks good on the credit report. Don’ [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 07:26:13
Computer Do’s and Don’ts
Here are a few helpful pointers for your computer experience. DON’T Store personal information on your computer or PDA ... And to be sure you are not a victim of identity theft, get a copy (every year) of your credit report ... . Store credit card information on a website. It may be more convenient, but it’s not safe. Open [more...]
Date: 2008-12-29 00:00:51
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
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 want to alter this and once again be ... your credit is a work in progress. Contact the credit bureaus in writing with a copy of the report ... Bureaus. There are 3 credit bureaus: Experian, Equifax, and TransUnion. You are entitled to a free [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 00:20:13
Divorced With a Low Credit Score? Promising News to Raise the Score!
If you’re in the throes of a divorce, or if you’ve just recently gone through one, your credit might have been damaged in the process ... and Experian, are each required by law to provide consumers, upon request, a free copy of their credit report once every 12 months. There’s a free copy for you at www.AnnualCreditReport.com or by calling [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 21:11:21
Customer Data Stolen From Express Scripts
If your health insurance was through Uniform Medical Plan at any point between 2004 and 2007, it’s time to get a copy of your credit report and put a temporary fraud alert on your credit file ... below the fold). Even if you aren’t affected by this, it’s a good idea to check your credit report [more...]
Date: 2008-12-07 20:56:29
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 ... you know they are errors and send this in writing (with a copy of the credit report) to any or all, if needed ... to have excellent credit. For more information check out Rob Kosbergs’ Detailed FREE Report [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 00:45:05
Posts about Mortgage Market Report as of January 14, 2009
Flagstar Bank 12 to 14 month Promo CD Rate - monitorbankrates ... Online Banking Getting a Copy of Your Credit Report Islamabad An overview of housing in Pakistan ... your personal credit report to ensure that your credit score has improved. Lenders … . Read this article [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 12:23:49
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
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
Why You Need An Identity Theft Attorney
Most people think that it won’t happen to them. When it does, they are shocked ... a copy of your credit report, and you may even need to contact the State Department to ensure ... is what will happen without one. You get your credit report, and discover that someone is using [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 04:29:46
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
Inttroduction (3)
Credit bureaus get most of their data from creditors and collection agencies ... of a credit report usually includes names you previously used, past and present addresses, Social ... Chapter 4, Section A, for more information on the contents of a credit report.) How can I get a copy [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 04:31:36
My financial resolutions for 2009, #5 in a series
Editor’s note: We asked our resident money experts to share their financial resolutions for the year ahead. Here, the fifth in our series: I’ve resolved to obtain and examine a free copy of my credit report as often as I can. Federal law gives everyone the right to a copy of their report from each [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 01:10:49
Mortgage Does Before Buying a Home
One of the most exciting effort a lifetime is buying a first house; however it is also something that must be done without risk ... as clean as possible so that you will be accepted. You will want to get copies of your credit report ... are 5 essential things to consider prior the purchase of a home. 1. Credit record cleaning Spending [more...]
Date: 2009-01-01 17:02:18
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
Easy Debt Advice for Proper Debt Management
This Article is all about finance which gives detail information how to utilize the finance in your daily or monthly basis ... to be an ongoing expense. Also order a copy of your credit report and look it over carefully to ensure ... and live a happier life! Read on below for great debt advice to help free you from those ever [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 21:02:09
An Identity Theft Update
Yesterday I received another snot-gram from a collection agency. It was for a fraudulent account with Target ... reports and copies of my ID and credit reports and FTC affidavits for the rest of my freakin' life [more...]
Date: 2008-09-28 23:17:00
35 Million Data Records Exposed in 2008 to Identity Theft
Last year over 35,000,000 personal data records were exposed via656 separate security breaches representing a 47% increase from2007 ... by following these simple steps:1) Get a copy of your free credit report to check for any fraudulentcredit ... 400 data sources containing your name that arenot covered by your credit report.* Criminal identity [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 21:04:00
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
Consumer Advice to Ring in the New Year
December 23, 2008 FTC News Release: Nine Consumer Tips to Make the Most of 2009 As 2008 draws to a close, ... include: Get a free copy of your credit report. Visit www.annualcreditreport.com or call 877-322-8228 to request a free credit report, once every 12 months from each of the nationwide consumer credit [more...]
Date: 2008-12-23 18:24:31
Getting Rid Of Bad Credit
By Michael Benifez Today's credit crisis is resulting in a more difficult road for consumers to getting a loan and obtaining good rates ... . 1: Obtain a copy of your credit report. You can't repair something you don't know is broken. Once ... . If your credit rating is less than stellar, you can pretty much guarantee you're not going to get the best [more...]
Date: 2009-01-03 08:21:18
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
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
Dealership Scams The Credit Score Scam
(Blog News and Information) httpwwwdealerfraudorgnews20080923dealershipscamsthecreditscorescamThis scam is ridiculous at best This is when the finance manager tells you that your credit score is lower than it really ... to avoid Just get your own copy of your credit report from Equifaxcom and bring it with you...... [more...]
Date: 2008-09-24 08:49:17
10 Ways To Protect Your Financial Identity Being Used For Someone Else’s Shopping Spree
Someone impersonating you could be spending your hard-earned money. Impossible! Not really, check, loan, and identity fraud are a real problem ... card accounts, and make sure to keep a copy of your credit cards and the toll free contact numbers ... your credit report once a year from each of the three credit bureaus to make sure [more...]
Date: 2009-01-05 08:56:49
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
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
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
Sound Advice from a fellow EBA: How to Get The Best Deal in a Buyers Market
I came across a blog post today written by an EBA peer in Nashville entitled "Buying Real Estate - How to Get The Best Deal in a Buyers Market ... is in your plans...be sure to arrange for it ahead of time. Be sure to obtain a copy of your credit report and correct any mistakes...NOW! If you plan to live in the home as your primary residence [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 22:25:00
Free Credit Reports
When I started blogging I became more aware about making transaction in the internet ... . They copy or stole the codes of your credit cards. The owner of the card has no idea ... reports and your credit history rating. You can do this online. It’s so easy and fast, plus hassle-free [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 05:08:00
Save these dates: Your 2009 money calendar
By Jessica Anderson JANUARY Jan. 1: If you have a kid heading to college in the fall, submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) ... . 9: Watch the mail for notice of your new Medicare Part B premiums. Jan. 12: Get a free copy of your credit report at annualcreditreport.com. Jan. 15: Estimated federal taxes for the fourth [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 17:49:19
Researching Real Estate - Austin, Tx
Researching Real Estate - Austin, Tx Filed under: Anything Goes When researching property in the area, ... . For a foreign national to be eligible, they need to present an International Credit Report, copies ... map search facility for different kinds of Austin, Texas real estate. Sellers can list [more...]
Date: 2008-12-06 19:39:33
some things on my mind #5
Got some things, that I just feel like sharing, rambling, or ranting about. So here goes: 1. First things first ... your score by being listed on your Mamma's Visa that has a $5K credit limit, well that ain't gonna ... on January 9th. I strongly suggest that you get your copies of all three credit reports asap to see [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 19:20:00
Getting the Paperwork Started for a Home Purchase
The resolve to buy a home is both thrilling and worrying ... , but you will obtain your reward for excellent preparation when the loan process and closing progress goes smoothly and without incident. The first step in this process is getting a copy of your credit report [more...]
Date: 2008-12-23 02:04:31
Mortgage Rates January 9, 2009
Mortgage rates are off to an outstanding start for 2009 ... of your credit report. You are allowed 1 free copy every 12 months, and the inquiry will not be reflected ... credit dispute letter” and find hundreds of free or sample dispute letters to send out. The next [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 15:17:37
Beware of Background Screening Checks
Employee background screening is an unregulated industry with easy money and not a huge emphasis on compliance or on hiring quality people to do the screening. The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act covers background screeners, but it hasn't ... possible accuracy." It also requires employers to give a copy of background reports to rejected [more...]
Date: 2008-06-03 17:50:00
Hudson City Savings Bank CD Rates
Hudson City Savings Bank CD Rates Mandatory 401K Withdrawals Suspended? ... Account Financing a Car Purchase Online Banking Getting a Copy of Your Credit Report Imperial ... of America 3 Month CD Rate Get $50 from TradeKing FDIC List of Troubled Banks and the Texas Ratio [more...]
Date: 2008-12-14 14:16:18
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