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Good Credit Report Score December 20th, 2008 Subscribe To Our Feed Bankruptcy is an option but the laws have changed and it is not always the ... what you are getting yourself into. Credit card debt consolidation companies must be of concern ... there are some ways of credit card debt relief. There are no instantaneous solutions [more...]
Date: 2008-12-20 06:19:18
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Rapid Credit Rescoring - What it Can and Cannot Do For Your Score
by Cliff Pape Are you worried about qualifying for a loan or just paying too much interest due to inaccuracies on your credit report? There are companies that specialize in rapid credit rescoring which will give you a recalculated score in a couple days. These companies have special relationships with the 3 big credit agencies [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 20:38:09
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
Visa's black card shows rewards going upscale
Anna Von Blucher III uses the Visa Black card. It's been widely reported this week that credit card companies are becoming increasingly stingy ... credit card to be released in Kazakhstan, The real dirt on celebrity credit cards ... . But, epically sad, they will now only get a $200 credit. The increase in rewards slashing is blamed [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 23:04:10
Fast Credit Repair Tips
Many companies and programs are offering fast credit report tips, however they often come with a hefty price tag ... , you can increase your credit score rather quickly. In some cases the results can be a couple days, but within 30 days significant improvements can be made. Original text: Fast Credit Repair Tips [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 18:01:59
FTC Crackdown on 36 Credit "Repair" Companies
sweep.jpg Ever wonder if those TV ads claiming to help you repair your credit are legit? ... they are able to scrub your credit reports of accurate, negative information for a fee are lying - plain ... information from consumers' credit reports, even if that information is accurate and timely. The FTC [more...]
Date: 2008-10-28 11:15:52
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
Free FICO score
Very limited time: Free FICO score (normally about $17) if you sign up for myFICO forums ... only. This is not a credit report–you can get those at annualcreditreport.com free every year (one per credit reporting company; there are three). I was going to purchase my score anyway, so I’m glad [more...]
Date: 2009-01-16 01:27:53
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
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
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
Final Insult: Thieves Steal Deceased’s Identity
When 23-year-old Zal Chapgar of Bluebell, PA passed away, his family was understandably devastated ... ? Credit report representatives who talked to The Inquirer said what the Chapgars experienced may ... when they began receiving phone calls from credit card companies, including financial giants Amex [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 05:49:41
Green Panda Treehouse serves up a feast of a Carnival
A big thank-you to Green Panda Treehouse for the fantastic feast of a Carnival this week, from hors d’ouvres to the desserts ... an economic crisis. No Credit Needed describes how credit card companies calculate minimum monthly payments. Erase Debt shows how to get rid of debt with less stress. Finance Tips 101 reports on dealing [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 09:36:21
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
Taking Advantage Of A Credit Legal Repair Service
by William Blake When it comes to restoring credit reports, there can seem to be nothing more important at that present moment ... company is the place that you would want to use in order to make sure that everything is taken care ... with a basic company and you end up finding that your issues are bigger then what they can handle [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 10:42:48
Sellers of Tribune CDS Protection Face Large Payout
Matthew Cowley reports: The dire conditions facing media companies were highlighted by this week’s auction to settle credit derivatives ... agency, had already suggested that recovery values would be “negligible” for the bonds, at between zero and 10% for secured notes and debentures, senior unsecured debt, and subordinated debt [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 09:50:00
Sellers of Tribune CDS Protection Face Large Payout
Matthew Cowley reports: The dire conditions facing media companies were highlighted by this week’s auction to settle credit derivatives ... agency, had already suggested that recovery values would be “negligible” for the bonds, at between zero and 10% for secured notes and debentures, senior unsecured debt, and subordinated debt [more...]
Date: 2009-01-07 09:50:00
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
History Repeating Itself or a New Start in 2009?
History Repeating Itself or a New Start in 2009? Posted on January 1, 2009 by Susan Mangiero Philosopher George Santayana once said that " ... Defotis cites a Credit Suisse report that has S&P 500 companies facing a "pension deficit [more...]
Date: 2009-01-01 11:54:30
No Costs Are Fixed
My first year in business was bewildering. The various services necessary to run a business took some effort to figure out and pull off at the right time. Insurance, credit card processors, telephone and Internet, payroll and accounting, and even ... guys handled. A smart company has IT report to finance because techies are like kids in a candy [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 08:01:00
Mortgage and Credit Card Companies Under the Spotlight on Consumer Charging
For the first time since May 1996 reports have indicated that wage increases have risen faster than house price inflation ... that consumers are struggling with debt. Ed Stansfield of Capital Economics, said, “Today’s figures show that for a small but growing minority of borrowers levels of debt have become a problem, despite [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 23:35:31
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
JP Morgan Q4 Profits Fall 77%, Shares Trying to Firm Up (JPM)
JP Morgan Chase (JPM) reported fourth quarter results that matched what analysts had been expecting ... as weak trading results. The company also faced higher credit costs associated with continued ... ) is not recommended at this time, holding a Dividend.com Rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars. Be sure to visit [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 15:18:48
Toy Xylophones Recalled by The Land of Nod
Recalled Due to Choking Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S ... has received 22 reports of broken pegs. No injuries have been reported. Description: The recalled ... product away from children and return it to the company for a credit of the purchase price and a $10 [more...]
Date: 2009-01-15 17:42:55
Tuesday morning -- and we're in a recession
As Sacramento Bee reporter Dale Kasler noted in his lead paragraph this morning: "No kidding" ... that Henry Paulson and company don't know why credit markets have frozen. Is it because the banks ... a solution without knowing. Sample quote: “You cannot repair this economy if you can’t repair those [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 13:54:33
Authorized Users, Debt Settlement and Negotiating When You’re Unemployed
One of our readers, Jaclyn, had this question for us: If I removed an authorized user from an account, ... regularly reports your account activity to the credit bureaus then the removal should be reflected ... amount and attempt to settle your debt. However, most companies do not like to tackle debt [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 05:11:55
End of The Year Market Report for Charlottesville Region
Copyright RealCentralVA.com, LLC. If you are not reading this at RealCentralVA.com the site you see is likely stealing content ... ‘em … wait! yes he does , Auto Bailouts, Investment Banking Bailouts, Credit Card companies [more...]
Date: 2008-12-22 14:00:36
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
2008 Debt
Our homeowners insurance company decided to cover all our expenses for the new A/C unit at our house ... that I hope to get this weekend, best news of all NO CREDIT CARDS! All paid with CASH! Click ... I have some bad news to report, the balance on the CITI Premier Pass card is up this month. The current [more...]
Date: 2008-12-31 06:27:58
Allied Irish: Too Good to Be True?
Allied Irish Banks PLC (AIB) is Ireland’s largest bank, and in the last two years the company’s shares have been on a relentless march downwards ... has faltered in the global credit crisis. However, as bad as the stock performance has been, AIB still looks ... on equity ((ROE)) of over 15% year after year, with its most recent reporting being over 20 [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 10:06:31
Use TrustedID to Fight Identity Theft
With the incredibly rapid growth of ID theft, there have been several businesses that have been formed with the distinct objective of battling this ... report so that you are contacted each time a new credit account is opened in your name. These companies ... supply you with annual credit reports from all three credit bureaus, so that you can check to see [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 04:06:14
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