What are my Credit Rights?
Knowing your credit rights as a credit card holder will be your guide and protection against unlawful practices that may be committed by creditors and debt collectors. The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) has made distinct stipulations ... details or inaccurate information on your credit report. Notify a Consumer Reporting Agency [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 06:55:21
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Making Sense of Your Credit Report
by William Blake If you are trying to do the smart thing and take a look at your recent credit report, ... score. There is also credit card counseling services ... you will be extended any credit with a good rate of interest, if you were looking for a debt [more...]
Date: 2008-10-03 16:23:30
Devise your own Credit Repair Plan
by Rob Kosberg You found yourself in a very bad financial situation. You may feel emotional, hopeless, guilty or all of them ... habits. It doesn’t mean a “debt consolidation,” program or a home equity loan .The word is PLAN. You will start by collecting all your credit reports, bill payment statements, and credit card [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 23:53:58
Do it yourself Credit Repair
by Rob Kosberg You found yourself in a very bad financial situation. You may feel emotional, hopeless, guilty or all of them ... habits. It doesn’t mean a “debt consolidation,” program or a home equity loan .The word is PLAN. Round up all credit reports, bill payment and credit card records, loan and mortgage records [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 16:17:07
Do it yourself Credit Repair
by Rob Kosberg You found yourself in a very bad financial situation. You may feel emotional, hopeless, guilty or all of them ... habits. It doesn’t mean a “debt consolidation,” program or a home equity loan .The word is PLAN. Round up all credit reports, bill payment and credit card records, loan and mortgage records [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 23:18:56
Credit Spiral
So, say you’ve had a good relationship with a credit card company and been paying off substantially more than minimum payment over recent months ... from the credit card company saying they’re reducing your credit limit, right before Christmas. Would ... of our house leading to a less positive debt ratio report from a credit rating agency [more...]
Date: 2008-11-26 19:39:28
Satuday, June 21, 2008 UNDISCOVER DISCOVER CARD Since DISCOVER CARD has decided to plant an unauthorized ad on this blog, ... their services. Report: Discover Card Category: Credit & Debt Services Discover Card ripoff Salt Lake City ... in existence. Discover Card is notorious for skirting, when ever possible, the Fair Credit Act. In fact, [more...]
Date: 2008-06-20 22:47:36
Credit card scheme lands former N.C. State player with fraud charges
Gavin Grant in Hot Water RALEIGH — A former N.C. State basketball standout turned himself in to police this week after he was charged with participating in a credit card scheme at a Triangle Town Center store. Gavin Grant, who played ... to some credit card transactions and stems from a report we received from Saks Fifth Avenue [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 20:12:39
Headline News - September 29, 2009
New Javelin Report: Multi-Channel Authentication Via Mobile Banking US News and World Report: Credit Card Fees: 5 Things You Should Know Alaska Option Joins Acculynk Internet PIN Debit Pilot Transaction Wireless Signs AMC Entertainment for wGift Mobile Solutions South African Airways Adds CyberSource to Its Anti-fraud Arsenal CGAP: Why M-PESA should offer savings accounts Note: Throughout the day, as Payments News happens, this post is updated. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-29 11:31:08
Shocked that my credit card number was stolen
Wow, this is one of things you never expect to happen to you ... the victim of credit card fraud. I presume it was skimmed by the same guys who had impersonated repair men and modified credit card machines around the country that was widely reported last week. The card [more...]
Date: 2008-09-04 12:41:09
Continental Finance MasterCard - Review
By Dan MoskelThe Continental Finance MasterCard is an unsecured sub prime credit card ... -annual credit limit increases, with a maximum limit of $2000. This card does report monthly ... they often come with large fees and only report to one credit bureau. In sum we do suggest the Continental [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 00:37:00
Get Your Credit Report
One of the most important things a person can do to make sure their credit and financial health is in top notch shape is to make sure they stay on ... Ways To Improve Your Credit Rating Credit Card Debt Will Lead To Bankruptcy if not Careful Tips ... top of what's going on with their credit report. If you haven't taken a look at yours [more...]
Date: 2009-01-10 20:22:41
Roosevelt Island Public Safety Reports For 12/31/08 - 1/13/09 - Mailbox Credit Card Theft, Robbery/Assault, Stuck in Subway Elevator & Egg Throwing
Image of stolen mail from AARPDuring the January 7 RIRA Common Council Meeting it was disclosed that there is a problem on Roosevelt Island with new ... observing our mail and to call the credit card company and have the fraud alert lifted on two separate ... and I. Through mere accident, my husband became aware that a new credit card had been stolen from [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 18:57:00
A Lot Of Action In Advance Of CARD
Anyone who has a credit card knows by now that card issuers are clamoring to enact new rules before the CARD act becomes effective in February. Congress Wants To Head Them Off At The Pass Now comes word that some of the original proponents of the CARD act want to amend it to take effect even sooner. The Wall Street Journal reports , that Representatives Barney Frank and Carolyn Maloney will propose a bill that would move up the implementation date by two months to December 1st from February 1st. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-25 00:00:33
Credit Repair After Bankruptcy
by Matt Douglas If you have a bankruptcy on your credit report you probably feel like there is no way to escape a low score ... a new revolving line of credit such as a credit card. This will help you build some positive credit ... of available credit to debt. It may not be the most ethical [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 23:54:48
It’s unanimous, Web application security has arrived
It’s unanimous. Web application security is the #1 avenue of attack according to basically every industry data security report available ( ... credit card transactions.5. They install backdoors that "beacon" periodically to their command ... , Hardware Security Modules (HSMs), and processing applications in an effort to obtain credit card [more...]
Date: 2008-12-26 20:00:00
What Does “Late” Really Mean? Beware of Sneaky Credit Card Fees
I spend a lot of time watching and listening to financial news reports; and since we’re officially in a recession, ... , and the people who always payoff their balances. Here’s How Credit Card Companies Hit Responsible ... debts low and paying bills on time. However, it appears that credit card companies have found a way [more...]
Date: 2008-12-16 15:04:11
Falling Out Of A Bed That Gets Higher Every Day
The Herald Tribune reports from Florida. “Mark Brivik, a real estate investor who made a living buying, ... off her credit cards and ripped them up.” Still, even without credit card debt, Lesso is struggling ... for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection. Brivik distinguished himself from other investors during the past [more...]
Date: 2008-11-24 14:34:43
The Quest to Eliminate Debt
I am glad to report that we are definitely seeing the light at the end of the tunnel from where we are at ... and I collectively have a total of four credit cards, minus the supplementary card, which generates ... one of the reasons why we paid off the aforementioned credit card balance. Before the next cycle [more...]
Date: 2008-07-16 11:05:42
Confusing Consumption With Investment
People are now waking up to the fact that what that real estate investment guru was pitching at the seminar wasn’t necessarily an "investment": ... loan rate Purchase prepaid credit card Christian consolidation counselor debt Experian business ... and score Home improvement loan maine Debt consolidation services Credit report credit score [more...]
Date: 2008-06-24 14:10:35
Why Bad Credit Report Repair and help you.
by Mary Bush Many people suffer with bad credit. Maybe you lost your job and suffered trouble finding a new one or maybe you came ill and couldn’t ... from local debt management companies also as online and from the IRS or anyone who supplies some type ... a home, purchasing a car, getting credit at varies stores or credit card companies and it can still [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 21:27:10
Finance Guide
Finance Guide Search: Home Featured Articles Archives Contact Us Subscribe Credit Cards Report Debt Consolidation Insurance Auto House Investing Stocks Loans PayDay Real Estate Buying Selling Credit Online accounts [more...]
Date: 2008-12-18 19:12:55
Tony Writes In “I Have Too Much Debt On My Credit Cards”
Tony wrote to me through the GetOutOfDebt.org site asking for advice ... your credit score and credit report then you need to think about repaying your debt without going into a credit counseling program. The basic techniques you need to follow are to develop a budget [more...]
Date: 2008-10-07 20:37:46
Fix Bad Credit
by John Cooper You do not have to just wait for negative marks on your credit report to fall off. You can remove them and improve your credit score ... card account the debt has been sold to a collection agency, and the lender has no need to save any ... dispute information requests, and debt validation. You can also help your credit score by opening [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 19:07:31
Update on Fraud
Last month/year I reported on a fraudulent scheme to separate $0.25 from me. Today I got a link to a news item about said fraud. News is slow here. But they have two very useful links. Instead, file a dispute with your credit card company ... I closed it, got my money back too, and reported it to the three credit bureaus, stuff to do first [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 17:49:24
uh, From Smiling Coffee Vendor to Terror…
uh, From Smiling Coffee Vendor to Terror Suspect , the most bizarre part: In April 2008, according to bankruptcy records, he began using a Discover card. May 2008: a Shell card. June 2008: five new credit cards. July 2008: three more, including ones from Sony and Radio Shack. August 2008: two more. He would later report that his monthly expenses were $1,108, including $450 in rent and $390 for food. His stated income was only $800. … In March, Mr. Zazi filed for bankruptcy. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-26 08:47:03
Stocks Recoup Sessions Losses
FINANCIALS EVIDENCE HOPE FOR CONGRESSIONAL BAILOUT U.S ... and has moved narrowly higher in the session’s later trading. Capital One (COF), the consumer-lending giant that reported credit-card defaults continued to widen in December, recouped its early losses to move [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 19:56:41
Is Debt Management the only solution?
by Phillip Evans Are we in the UK drowning in Debt? According to the insurer AXA, some 11.6 million people (25 per cent of the adult population) ... are reported to be struggling to cope with mounting credit card bills and just over a million people ... respectively. The credit crunch could be blamed for the increase in corporate and personal insolvency [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 13:18:26
Is Ulrich's Move at Target Good for Bill Ackman? $$
A new CEO always makes some changes. Will Steinhafel look closer at Pershing Square's proposal? Here is the news:The WSJ Reports:Target Corp ... of its shoppers default on credit-card payments. "As we look to the future, we are completely confident ... from Ackman:The plan was endorsed by Lazard.Target (TGT) is facing increasing credit card losses [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 01:15:00
2nd home mortgages
2nd home mortgages start a new loan account by paying off the first mortgage ... have on your existing mortgage and present debts, such as your credit cards, that this would be a good way ... and checking your credit reports should be followed.Its fee includes settlement costs, discount points etc [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 03:52:19
Fix Bad Credit
by John Cooper If you have a low credit score contrary to popular belief you do not have to just wait seven years for your credit report to ... has received some form of payment. For example with a charged off credit card account the debt has been sold to a collection agency, and the lender has no need to save any record of your account [more...]
Date: 2008-12-24 10:55:40
How To Stop Bill Collectors From Harrassing You
A reader at Sample Debt Validation Letter asks how to get a collection agent to stop harassing her ... . Who can I report her to? And how do I get her to quit harassing me? The debt is an old credit card ... of all, once you enter the world of defaulted credit card debt - what good is it doing to talk to these people [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 03:45:37
FreeCreditReports360 US
Ratings For This Site Rating: ★★★★★ About This Site What is a Credit Score? ... that measure many variables in your credit report such as payment history, public records, and debt ... out your creditworthiness before you: * Apply for a loan * Buy a car * Apply for a credit card * Apply [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 02:28:54
A consumer complaint about Consumer Reports
This story just drips with irony! 2 ... be trusted. No fault of theirs, my credit card number got out to some bad guys in Malta or Africa, and the credit card company detected it, contacted me as I was checking into a hotel in NY (by declining [more...]
Date: 2009-01-12 13:57:29
Credit Scoring Is About To Change But How And When?
In a nice change of pace, all three credit reporting agencies, Experian, ... simpler and easier for both consumers and credit providers. If you’ve applied for a credit card ... Equifax and TransUnion have joined together in developing a new way to score your credit [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 05:10:40
ONE Tip for 2009 - Identity Theft Still Rampant so Sign up for Lifelock.com
I got this email from some very close friends yesterday who were asking to spread the word about their identity thefts: ... in custody. We have had credit card fraud, checks cashed, new accounts opened on line and in stores ... more issues on my credit report before it is over. I am going to have to testify against the woman [more...]
Date: 2009-01-01 19:51:24
Free shredding Jan. 24 in Tacoma
Free shredding Jan. 24 in TacomaAttorney General sues Colfax couple for equity skimmingProtect yourself from e-mail hijackers and spoofersAGs reach deal to debug Dell’s customer serviceVirtual credit cards may give online shoppers peace of mind ... Reports Consumer World Content Bottom Graphic contact the webmaster privacy [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 01:33:05
Divorce Debt and Free Credit Reports
When individuals get divorced, one of the major problems that couples have during this already difficult time, is dealing with their finances. Many couples have high credit card balances in both of their names or have multiple debt issues ... out consolidation loans to minimize high balances into one lower payment. Couples can also speak directly [more...]
Date: 2008-11-24 17:02:57
Does Your Credit Score Matter?
Almost every other day I see those goofy commercials on TV for your free credit report ... this information doesn’t help. In reality, most lenders are more concerned with your debt-to-income ratio than ... is actually calculated). If you have a large amount of revolving unsecured debt (primarily credit cards [more...]
Date: 2008-11-26 23:03:58
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
Dealing With Credit Repair
Mistakes are inevitable. Instead of blaming yourself or others for getting in a huge debt trouble, ... . They will understand. Just be patient. • Stop credit card usage. Just to pave way to debt payments, refraining ... much you can save to add up to debt payments. • Review credit reports or statements. Understand [more...]
Date: 2008-11-17 13:18:37
Collection Agency calling from 571-431-1958 (Washington, VA)
Steve reported a Collection Agency (5714311958 from Washington area, VA) . The following comments were posted: AACC AACC AACC 5127689800 AACC 804-234-9056 assetacceptance.com Asset Acceptance is a leading purchaser and collector of charged-off consumer debt. Since 1962, we have provided credit originators such as credit card issuers, consumer finance companies, retail merchants, utilities and others an efficient alternative in recovering defaulted consumer debt. [more...]
Date: 2009-09-25 19:53:49
Transfer Your Balance to Avoid Interest
Consumers will spend around £11bn on plastic leading up to Christmas and the New Year, reported by the Association for Payment Clearing Services ... one credit card,another solution to save on interest would be to make use of a debt consolidation ... this you can switch your debt| by switching your debt on to the new card as soon as the festive season is [more...]
Date: 2008-11-13 22:08:22
Debt Reduction is more Important than Your Credit Score
If you are a baby boomer with a pile of consumer debt, you are not alone ... those with significant credit card debt to worry about. According to a report from the New York ... it) is a willingness to negotiate some of that debt away without regard to its effect on your credit score [more...]
Date: 2009-01-04 00:34:49
Ellie Kay on Nightline
Resolved to dig out of debt? It can be done but there's a right way and a wrong way to approach the topic, ... !Assess Your Debt -- Order your credit report for free at http://www.annualcreditreport.com/ and add ... ). It involves knowing how to talk to the person at the credit card company and being polite, prepared [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 19:21:00
White House Hints At Veto Threat Of “Weak” Consumer Protection Bill
The White House on Tuesday suggested that President Obama would consider vetoing regulatory reform legislation if it did not include strong enough protections for consumers of credit cards, mortgages and other financial instruments. Press Secretary Robert Gibbs told reporters that there were "big" concerns inside the administration over reports that Congress was scaling back a key pillar of the president's approach to reform: the creation of a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA). An [more...]
Date: 2009-09-29 19:32:53
White House Hints At Veto Threat Of "Weak" Consumer Protection Bill
The White House on Tuesday suggested that President Obama would consider vetoing regulatory reform legislation if it did not include strong enough protections for consumers of credit cards, mortgages and other financial instruments. Press Secretary Robert Gibbs told reporters that there were "big" concerns inside the administration over reports that Congress was scaling back a key pillar of the president's approach to reform: the creation of a Consumer Financial Protection Agency (CFPA). [more...]
Date: 2009-09-29 19:32:53
Free credit report for a brighter tomorrow
The family encounters those financial problems arising. They make budgets for the family use and those debts to pay ... all at the same time? Like bills, mortgages, other loans, and credit card that way it’s beyond ... . With the use of debt consolidation, you can pay your multiple debts in one debt. Meaning, combining [more...]
Date: 2008-10-05 06:49:10
Outlook Worsening for U.S. Transportation Companies - S
A rapidly deteriorating U.S. economy, slowing growth worldwide, and credit market dislocations are stepping up the pressure on North American transportation ... through higher fuel costs, according to the report, “Industry Report Card: Recession Is Creating A Dim [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 20:15:18
10 Ways Your Identity Can Be Stolen
Who’s in your wallet? It might be more than a some dead presidents and a few bank logos ... and how. Check your card statements and immediately report any fraud. Going Phishing - Nearly everyone has gotten an email from X bank or Y credit card claiming there’s a problem, and if you could [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 16:04:47
