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

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How to Maintain Good Credit

Good credit is sometimes difficult to achieve. Even when it is achieved often times it's hard to keep your credit score in a decent range ... companies can report you to the credit bureau if you are over 30 days late on your payments ... ) Experian (888-397-3742) Trans Union (800-888-4213)  Maintaining good credit will help [more...]

Date: 2008-11-08 05:03:08

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 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

The Power of Keywords in a PPC Campaign

The Power of Keywords in a PPC Campaign Posted By Brian Basch on @ 12: ... for these goods and services. They might type “free credit report” or “credit card offers” ... ” may be attempting to find out ways to get a credit report, ways to improve personal credit which [more...]

Date: 2008-09-26 15:48:48

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

Obtain Helpful Recommendations About Orlando Realtor

Part I Step 1: Spiff up your credit Good credit can lower your mortgage interest rates, potentially saving you hundreds of dollar a month ... . Order a credit report (usually free online). You can dispute any mistakes, but the most important thing is to build up good credit from here out. Lenders want clients who can pay bills on ... [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 00:00:10

Credit Problems?

Have you ever really sat back and thought about what happens in the back round while you go on with your life ... you live it. One of the those items that constantly over shadows you is your credit report. Good, bad ... ! Did you know that 25% of Americans contain errors on their credit report that are serious enough [more...]

Date: 2008-12-02 03:50:00

How To Fix Your Credit Score

One of ten Americans face the problem of having terrible credit scores or credit reports. If your one of them and are searching for a program to repair your credit, and are a few good solutions for you to look into. Post Excerpt from: BecomingWhoYouWantToBe . Click "read article" to see complete version. Looking for more information on business, success and careers? Visit our affiliate sites: Health Wealth & Happiness and Finding My Passion in Life . [more...]

Date: 2009-09-21 21:35:41

Improve Your Credit Score

We have been getting a lot of calls from this certain bank where my brother has applied for a loan ... you maintain a good credit score. But be sure to remove credit report errors so you would ... some of you can relate, and if there is one thing that could make everything stop, it is to improve credit score [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 02:25:22

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

Post-Holidays Ideal Time to Check for ID Theft

We know, we know: that stack of bills on your kitchen table can’t possibly have a bright side. Right? ... . Request a Credit Report Unless you’re planning on requiring one for another purpose (such as a loan) within the next 12 months, now is also a good time to order a credit report. (You may obtain [more...]

Date: 2009-01-17 00:30:01

Find Your Perfect Auto Loan Deal Online

by John Brennan Recently the credit market has tightened its neuse and causing a major concern with all potential new car buyers ... use a unique credit report only available to the auto industry called the “Fico Auto Industry Option ... , Experian, and Transunion. One good tip of advice is to research your credit report and credit score [more...]

Date: 2008-12-09 12:05:04

Real Estate investing and bad credit reports

by Doc Schmyz In today’s world our credit score is everything. Creditors and bankers approve or disapprove loans based on your credit worthiness ... . If you are trying to apply for an apartment complex the landlords may take a look at your credit score ... having a good credit score is very important in today’s world. However, what do you do if you happen [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 15:40:09

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

Credit Repair Agencies - is it a scam ?

It is important to have a good credit history in difficult economy.  It is especially important if you are buying or refinancing a house ... fix for creditworthiness.  You can improve your credit report legitimately, but it takes time ... is that negative, yet legitimate info can stay on your credit report for 7-10 years, under federal law [more...]

Date: 2009-01-05 03:36:53

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

Taking Home Mortgage Loans

by John Bear If you are looking to refinance your current mortgage, there are several options available for you ... and loan amount. The lender will then base loan approval solely on credit scores. In order to obtain ... with little or no documentation but just by looking at a very good credit report, they reason [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 16:59:45

Your Credit Score - What Is A Good Number?

by Christine A. Mathews When you apply for credit, one of the first things a lender will check is your credit score ... are Experian, Equifax, and Trans Union. Each one has it’s own method of deciding what your credit score ... . Mistakes happen, which is why you should review your credit report annually with all 3 credit bureaus [more...]

Date: 2008-12-19 03:43:07

It’s Your Credit - What Is A Good Credit Score?

posted by colin1234 by Christine A. Mathews When you apply for credit, one of the first things a lender will check is your credit score ... have. The three major credit bureaus (Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union) all have their own way of determining ... your credit report from each one, as sometimes mistakes are made. When that happens, you should [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 08:41:44

Taking Home Mortgage Loans

by John Bear Planning to refinance your current mortgage? There are actually several options that are available for you ... loan approval solely on credit scores. In order to obtain a no doc loan, you must have a very high ... at a very good credit report, they reason that an applicant wouldn’t just do anything bad to tarnish [more...]

Date: 2008-12-31 15:42:48

Houses, Credit Reports, Lenders….ACK!

Wondering about buying your first home? Are you ready to move up or down-size? Have you heard they aren’t making loans any more? ... terms Lenders want: *Stable work history; Two years Employment in the same field is considered ... your needs. *Good credit; your credit score needs to be 620 or higher, in most but not all cases. FHA [more...]

Date: 2008-11-08 12:00:06

Home Mortgage Loans Tips

by John Bear If you are looking to refinance your current mortgage, there are several options available for you ... . But in order to obtain this loan, you must have a good credit report. Unfortunately, not all lenders ... to present the mortgage company. But there are also ways for you to obtain a loan with minimal documents [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 16:49:29

Headlines, snapshots and misc. stories of interest

Here are recent stories of interest from around the web. Click on the hotlinked headlines to read more ... interaction.” The Credit Union Brand: What Is It Good For? This Filene report is yet another ... that has a branding problem. Filene’s report shows that most individual credit unions lack any kind of real [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 15:34:41

Totally Free Credit Report

As title said, it is “Totally Free” and it is a good news for most of us! ... now is the best chance to say it out loud that you have found a totally free credit report ... you feel a little off without knowing your own credit. That is why for every report [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 13:48:28

How Real Estate investors can deal with bad credit reports

by Doc Schmyz Creditors and bankers approve or disapprove loans based on your credit worthiness ... . If you are trying to apply for an apartment complex the landlords may take a look at your credit score ... a good credit score is important in today’s world. However, what do you do if you happen [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 21:20:55

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

How to Fix Bad Credit and Reduce Stress

All of us have made financial mistakes at one point or another; after all, we are only human. However, the trick here is to not live with the problems that come along when you have bad credit any longer than necessary.All information, regardless if it is good or bad, will stay on your credit report ... [more...]

Date: 2009-09-27 19:17:09

Miss Singapore World Ris Low Resigns

Miss Singapore World 2009, Ris Low has given up her crown just days after her past conviction for credit card fraud was exposed. She had come under public pressure to be stripped of her 2009 title, after local media reported she stole seven credit cards last year, buying goods about S$8,000 ($5,662) including lingerie, gold anklets and phones. According to the organizer, Ris Low will no longer represent Singapore at Miss World 2009 in South Africa, but her replacement has not been finalized yet. [more...]

Date: 2009-10-01 15:31:06

Real Estate investing and bad credit reports

by Doc Schmyz Creditors and bankers approve or disapprove loans based on your credit worthiness ... . If you are trying to apply for an apartment complex the landlords may take a look at your credit score ... reasons as to why having a good credit score is very important in today’s world. However [more...]

Date: 2008-12-25 10:33:44

To Sell or To Lease...That is the Question

The good thing about making a move in this real estate market is that there are lots of good deals out there ... you request a credit report as well as personal and landlord references.Then, read through the State of Michigan Tenant/Landlord Handbook to research and become familar with your responsibilities as a landlord [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 04:05:00

How to Save by Refinancing your auto loan

Even when you are maintaining good credit standing and paying all of your bills on time, changes in the financial markets as well as improvement in your credit score can lead to potential ... . Most everything you do better in your credit relationships will result in a positive credit report [more...]

Date: 2009-01-02 16:39:52

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

The Power of Keywords in a PPC Campaign

by Brian Basch The Secret to a Good PPC Campaign is choosing the best group of keywords ... credit report” or “credit card offers” There are lots of others, when you start to scratch ... credit”. Add an extension, such as .org, .net, or .com to the end of the search term, or consider [more...]

Date: 2008-10-14 19:50:52

Buying A Home After Filing Bankruptcy

Buying a house after filing bankruptcy is a real possibility after a year ... be good enough to qualify for a conventional loan. It is also a good idea to check your credit report before applying for a mortgage. You can get an annual free report from any of the three reporting [more...]

Date: 2008-11-23 21:15:25

Can Other People Lower My Credit Score?

by Jim Bransby Your personal finances are really tied up with your credit score ... . The good news is that there are many actions you can take to limit the damage to your annual credit report. Credit bureaus keep a lot of information on file, and this information is summarized [more...]

Date: 2008-08-22 13:13:29

Morning Newspaper: VL edition

Content provided by A Sea Of Blue. ... of the last ten meetings have been upsets, according to this Bleacher Report piece. Is this good news ... much credit to MIami. But in all honestly, he is right about one very important thing, if possibly [more...]

Date: 2009-01-03 17:15:02

Free Credit Report 3-in-1

A good reputation and credible name is something that we all want in our life ... of your credit history online from three major bureaus where the lenders get their basis for approving ... with a bad record or worse a bad credit reputation. Sometimes even if we don’t have loans [more...]

Date: 2008-11-16 14:30:00

How Bad Will The Bush Depression Be?

It looks like Bush is racing in his final days as occupant of the White House to see if he can beat Herbert Hoover's economic record as the most disastrous U.S. president for American families. Today's employment report puts Bush in good shape ... to the worsening credit crisis. That has put pressure on Congress and the White House to come [more...]

Date: 2008-12-05 20:30:00

Interesting Reads 26 Sep 2009

Here is a video of Buffet praising a Chinese suit company I found this week. I thought this was pretty interesting because it looks like Buffet doesn’t wear any other suits these days, so their suits must be really good or at least really good value for money. On to some other great posts this week: Savings Account Rates: The Latest on High Returns @ The Digerati Life Credit Monitoring Services check your credit report @ The Smarter Wallet Understanding Marginal Tax Rates @ M is [more...]

Date: 2009-09-26 14:05:47

Things to Consider Before Availing Car Loans

Everyone has a dream to own a car. Cars have become a basic need in our life ... interest rates, a secured loan is a good option • Get hold of your credit report to avoid the chance ... to keep your property at risk, then go for unsecured loans. Many people having poor credit history [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 11:53:13

Keys to improving your credit score

Credit I don't mean to brag, but my wife and I have a credit score that's better than almost 97 percent of the population. OK, I do mean to brag ... a free credit report once a year from each of the three consumer reporting companies (Equifax ... this for a while. We've always had a pretty good credit score, but it's higher than ever right [more...]

Date: 2008-12-01 04:49:30

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

Options for financial freedom

During the time when you were taking out your loans or using your credit cards, it seems like a very good idea, I am sure ... that you have with the credit bureau. Bill consolidation which is relatively new, works ... off all your loans and more, this does not have the negative impact on your credit report [more...]

Date: 2008-12-26 13:28:02

Employee and Credit

An ordinary or typical employee which comprises the majority of the population usually depends on the the salary that they received every month, ... and can remove credit report errors which is undesirable to any prospective applicant.To tell you frankly ... resort to applying for credit to meet both ends. Some are good payers trying to pay their debt [more...]

Date: 2009-01-10 23:51:00

Fed Watch: More Easing Expected

Today, the Fed lowered the target interest rate to 1%. Will the Fed lower the target rate even further if things don't improve? ... of households and businesses to obtain credit. Any other assessment would have been surprising ... s durable goods report is no exception, with nondefense, nonair capital goods declining 1.4 [more...]

Date: 2008-10-30 06:21:53

Refinances Booming? Not As Much As You Think

Discount all the reports you read about Americans lining up to refinance their mortgages and take advantage of the lowest rates ever ... , most often because their credit isn’t good enough or they don’t have sufficient home equity ... These are people who have good credit, who have had been in their homes a long time, people who already [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 00:46:03

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

5 Credit Questions with Fair Isaac’s Barry Paperno

Following my guest post on my good friend JD’s Get Rich Slowly about How to Prepare for Buying a Home, ... it needs to be — particularly if errors on the credit report ... , otherwise known as your credit score, which is probably one of the the most important numbers you need [more...]

Date: 2008-09-23 16:11:34

Widespread Mortgage Refinance (Good Credit Doesn’t Pay)

Mine won’t be one of the three million mortgages expected to get a new deal via The Bailout ... , to have the right numbers on our credit report. AND a month later when every headline ... , and took the best mortgage deal we could get. Who Wouldn’t Take an Adjustable Rate Mortgage? Because [more...]

Date: 2008-10-30 13:35:53

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