College Money Tip #5: Get Your (Free) Credit Score

Last week, I took you through all the ways and reasons to track down your free credit report, ... t tell you how… until now. Remember how credit reports are like annoying report cards that show ... recommending Credit Karma - and some of my friends, too. So I decided to finally sign up and see how good [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 15:41:32

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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

Free Credit Report

With all the previous talks about financial freedom, even taking steps towards being free of debts, ... free credit report. This will enable you to get hold of what your running credit score is and allow ... and get started. It is always best to choose a free credit score than to have to pay [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 04:32:07

Helping Yourself Qualify for a Home Loan

There are a fair number of specific helpful suggestions to make in helping you purchase a home. All of them revolve around the loan ... , but if you don't have at least two open lines of credit, a given reporting bureau may not report a score ... thing is to get a credit score above 720. If you're there already, keep doing what you're doing [more...]

Date: 2008-06-20 13:39:52

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

6 Personal Finance Sites You Must Visit

What better way to start off the new year than by taking care of some personal finance matters? ... of identity theft. https://www.optoutprescreen.com/ Annual Credit Report: You can get one report per year ... that works for you 24/7 to make sure theives are at bay.  The annual credit report I mentioned is geat [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 15:29:57

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

Do To 2009

I'm getting more and more stressed about being "homeless". I've been trying to figure out how to get my credit report ... " which check your credit every month and automatically debits your credit card. Thanks but no thanks. The above site is the way to do it for free.Unfortunately, the way that a so-called "credit score [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 17:20:00

Finally got my credit score: 698

I held off getting my free annual credit report until after November 30, ... site refused to give me my report or credit score, vaguely suggested that there "might" be some sort ... out how to unlock my account at Equifax so that I could then access both my free credit report [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 16:46:00

Credit Report can save your Finances

Are you in a desperate move to guard your account or your credit cards? Or still striving for reports to get approved from lenders? ... check about 3 major credit bureaus before approving your extension of credit or loans. That’s why ... on these bureaus and might damaged your credit standing forever! So, if you’re planning to buy a new house [more...]

Date: 2008-10-23 03:59:41

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

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

FREE CREDIT REPORT ONLINE!!!

Credit!!! It is the provision of resources by one person to another and then the person who borrowed, ... !!!                            Now you can get free credit report service online from IDENTITY GAURD premium. Equifax, Experian and TransUnion-These three are the largest consumer credit reporting [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 17:40:00

Don’t forget your free credit reports this year!

Copyright © 2006-2008 Clever Dude. All Rights Reserved ... you checked: On April 30, get your credit report from only one of the bureaus (Experian, Equifax ... , but it means one thing about your credit report: Go to AnnualCreditReport.com to get your 3 free credit [more...]

Date: 2008-12-18 15:21:43

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

Debt Consolidation Loans: Provides You Information About Your All-Financial Quarries

Debt consolidation is where people with multiple debts seek help from professionals who offer them a loan that will consolidate their loans into one ... in a devastating bankruptcy which most of us wish to avoid. Bankruptcies can stay on your credit report ... become more unaffordable, they end up defaulting on a few payments and their credit report gets [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 14:50:52

Credit Repair Help - Here Are Steps You Can Take Right Now!

by Mark Alison People are in debt. Living in this world with bad credit can be difficult ... coffees. First, get a credit report. The three major credit agencies are Equifax, Experian ... . It’s hard to repair your credit and it makes life difficult to have bad credit [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 16:55:47

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

Free Online Credit Scores

Credit scores are scores that show a person’s financial creditworthiness ... ). Every person can get his/her credit report from each one of the credit bureaus: Experian, Equifax ... , based on whether he has repaid his previous loans satisfactorily. In other words, a credit report [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 21:06:39

Why is Equifax not reporting my information of credit history?

bamagrits84 asked: I got my first credit card in June of 2006. My payments have never been late. Every 30 days the credit card company reports account status to all 3 major credit reporting ... it at all! I had to pay Equifax $20 for my credit report just to try to dispute it and now I get a bunch [more...]

Date: 2008-12-23 20:51:38

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

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

I Hate Equifax

I wish I could turn my pure emotion into words on the screen to fully express my hatred for Equifax. It is pure. It is flowing. I. Hate. Equifax. Why I Hate Equifax I’ve recently reminded you to check your annual credit report ... running there has been an issue that results in us not getting her annual credit report. This doesn’ [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 13:00:13

Latest News in Credit Repair and Credit Score - Dec 24, 2008

Saving American economy from ‘Joe the Debtor’ - New Haven Register 24 Dec 2008 at 3: ... s overall score if a manager or employee attends a food safety course approved by the … Your credit report ... of your credit report — but figuring out just where to go to get it can be tricky because of a proliferation [more...]

Date: 2008-12-24 17:14:31

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

Credit Repair Service - Get Help For Credit Card Debt

by William Blake Credit cards are great, but if not used with common sense and self-control, can easily break your bank and peace of mind ... Commission (FTC) has come up with some safety tips for those of you to choose a credit repair or debt ... credit reports a year. Just contact the three companies who offer this free service ” Equifax [more...]

Date: 2008-11-05 10:42:42

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

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

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

Will Credit Repair Enhance Your Plunging Credit Score?

As lending rules get stricter by the day, an increasing number of consumers are desperately looking for ways to improve their credit ratings ... but nevertheless accurate entry on the client’s credit report. This technic exploits a provision ... or out-of-date information from their credit report. This technic works under the premise [more...]

Date: 2008-12-08 07:00:23

A Step-By-Step Guide to Getting Your (Actually) Free Credit Report without Accidentally Signing Up For Extras

Those songs from a certain misleading ad campaign sure are catchy - and I don't just mean that their melodies are hooky and infectious. The main catch from this supposed freebie website (which shall not be named so as not to introduce any possible confusion with the only FTC authorized vendor of free annual credit reports) is that... 3 Vote(s) [more...]

Date: 2009-07-27 15:01:16

Credit Repair Help - It’s Not As Hard As You Think!

by Mark Alison It’s hard to live with bad credit. You need credit to lease a house or car ... to get your credit back in good standing, some sacrifice should be made. Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union are the three credit reporting agencies that report to FICO. FICO is who keeps your credit score [more...]

Date: 2008-12-28 22:13:40

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

Recognizing a Credit Repair Scam

by David Wada Companies target consumers with poor credit histories all the time, making promises to fix their credit report so they can get their dream car, a bigger home, health ... is, these companies cannot deliver an improved credit report using the ‘unique’ tactics they promote [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 04:06:09

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

Equifax Double-Reports Student Loan, Still Hasn't Corrected It 12 Attempts Later [Equifax]

"David" can't get Equifax to correct his credit report ... repeatedly ignored him or said it's not their fault. Because of this, David's credit report says he owes ... to the gross errors on my credit report. I am not some typical, ranting customer who has an axe to grind [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 01:46:38

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

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

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

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

Off to the beach… Roundup

This is what I am doing right now… Hopefully by the time you are reading this, I am sitting on the beach ... enough? Get your credit report in 4 steps How to sell your house fast in this market Get the best ... a change. I will try to check email/comments/ forums/ etc at least daily. But no promises [more...]

Date: 2008-09-27 14:27:52

LifeLock can even protect you from skeezy relatives

I saw a news story today about a guy in Muncie, Ind. who’s been getting calls about late payments on his new Jeep Cherokee ... a new car purchase on his credit report, or get a call from a prospective creditor like he would ... credit and your clean-as-a-whistle background check. Don’t wait for one of these losers to come [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 20:15:34

Project Uncensored

By David Swanson Project Censored has released a valuable new book called "Censored 2009: The Top 25 Stories of 2007-08" ... was more responsible for it, not on who should get the most credit for it. Then they reported that huge numbers ... credit rather than blame for a vote that, for once, matched the will of the public. Small [more...]

Date: 2008-10-01 16:16:11

linkblog: Jun 25

linkblog: Jun 25 June 26, 2008 – 2:04 am Engagd.com Pull all your APML together and get a clear picture of what gets your attention ... AnnualCreditReport This is a great site to get your free annual credit report from all three reporting agencies. This site is recommended by the FTC. The JavaScript Source: Forms : Clipboard Copy [more...]

Date: 2008-06-26 06:04:57

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

Choosing a Credit Repair Firm

Credit repair is a million dollar industry with a lot of scams. Finding a loan with poor credit isn’t hard, getting a decent interest rate can be. When you clean up your credit report you end up saving hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars ... guide and your 3-in-1 credit report; Whichever way you decide to go, here are just a few tips [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 18:49:38

09 01 09 New York TimesWith the recession in full swing, the nation’s employers shed 524,000 jobs in December, the government reported Friday, ... than who gets credit for it. Asked at a news conference whether he was worried that some lawmakers ... others think it is too small, he said he was open to consultations with Congress.But the president-elect [more...]

Date: 2009-01-09 18:12:59

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

How To Eliminate Credit Card Debt

by Ada Denis There is almost nothing more serious than having too much debt to pay each month. Consumers get debt for many unusual reasons out ... . In the event of default on an unsafe debt a lender may report to a credit-reporting agency, contact ... taking control of your financial position is to learn how to get rid of your credit card debt [more...]

Date: 2008-11-23 17:42:51

I have no powers…

Supposedly I will make $14.00 for filling out a survey yesterday. If I earn $100.00, they claim the total gets deposited to my paypal account ... to Free Credit Report Dot Com. That was cool enough, I made a note to remind my self to cancel ... . I got another $40.00 for filling out a credit card application. I’ll never get paid though [more...]

Date: 2009-01-08 19:41:46

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