It’s been a terrible week

This week has been miserable. player that I back with 8,000 in makeup won’t pay back any of the 2, ... 000 that I loaned to two weeks ago after he scored 2,000 playing live poker and obv didn’t return the message that I left for him x fraudulent charges on credit card x scammed by Player [more...]

Date: 2009-01-16 02:44:02

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Credit Scoring Rules are Changing (again)

Not too long ago, FICO changed its credit scoring formula.  Remember when it changed the way it handled “authorized” users?  Well guess what? ... . If your credit card issuer slashes your credit limit…you could see your scores plunge, regardless of whether ... have few open, active accounts. Because more credit card issuers are shutting down unused [more...]

Date: 2008-12-30 13:00:02

More Inactive Credit Cards Being Closed: Protect Your FICO Credit Score

If you haven’t heard already, several large credit card issuers (Chase, Washington Mutual, Citibank, Capital One, HSBC) ... . Some credit repair experts say it does, others disagree. However, if someone does a manual review ... are currently closing millions of consumers’ credit cards without prior warning due to inactivity [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 11:48:09

Shop For Groceries Online, Not Paying Off Credit Cards @ The Carnivals

free credit scores by telling us all about Credit Karma! Money Smart Life: Henry confesses to being a credit card expert with a secret. Gen X Finance reminds us that market conditions shouldn’t derail our investment strategies. With the current damage the market has done to our portfolios, can we really avoid being fair-weather investors? [more...]

Date: 2008-07-16 23:00:00

Why Are My Credit Cards Being Canceled?

In today’s economy, credit card companies are changing interest rates at whim (at least until the new credit card laws go into effect…in July 2010 ... . And this could ding your credit score a little bit, which is not something you really want to happen ... by following this simple tip - it helps your credit score and it lets you keep all your available cr [more...]

Date: 2009-01-07 16:59:00

How and When to Cancel a Credit Card

Update: After feedback from readers, I’ve made some clarifications to this post. My recommendations have not changed, but I’ve tried to emphasize the effect closing a credit card can have on your credit score. My recent two-part series on responsible credit card use (Five [more...]

Date: 2008-09-16 12:00:22

check your credit report

Credit record is an asset here in the U.S. I would say that we must really take care of it ... affects my credit score. And I hardly ever use my credit card. I have a friend whose credit rating ... . We should use our credit cards wisely and pay off our debts on time. Otherwise, debts could [more...]

Date: 2009-01-15 20:31:06

Debt Consolidation: Will It Help Me?

We are in uncertain economic times.Many are falling behind in mortgages, student loans, car payments and credit card payments ... clearly explains what bankruptcy, debt consolidation, third party credit counseling and debt settlement ... will negatively affect your credit score and cause an increase in credit card interest rates.One of the best [more...]

Date: 2008-11-30 20:48:00

Mid-Holiday Roundup

Here we are, halfway between Christmas and New Year’s. Our holidays started with a relaxing Christmas Eve followed by an enjoyable Christmas morning ... Reasons Why Credit Unions Kick Ass @ pfBlueprint List of 50 Largest Mutual Fund Companies @ GenXFinance ... Dollar Journey New FICO Credit Scoring System in 2009 @ Credit Addict Credit Cards Made a Little [more...]

Date: 2008-12-29 06:05:13

Ten for Tuesday (January 13, 2009)

Here’s this week’s Ten for Tuesday. Enjoy! 1. My friend, Lindsay, details how she and her husband are handling allowances. 2 ... , same-as-cash, and no-interest-no-payments. 6. Protect your FICO score as more inactive credit card ... break out the credit cards. 7. The Digerati Life offers up some pointers on preparing for a job [more...]

Date: 2009-01-13 17:39:22

Good Credit Report Score

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

How to Get Out Of Debt

One of the most frustrating financial situations for a consumer is carrying unnecessary debt ... you purchased than their actual sticker price. Second, debt can hurt a consumer’s credit score, especially ... credit card debt, experience emotional stress that can make it difficult to enjoy other areas [more...]

Date: 2008-05-03 02:32:47

Credit Repair In Four Easy Steps

If you want to repair credit scores and open up more doors for your future, here are four relatively simple ways to approach credit report repair ... the next highest interest rate. Before you know it, you’ll see substantial credit card debt reduction ... credit repair Attorney says that a healthy credit portfolio includes both the unsecured credit card [more...]

Date: 2008-11-27 12:15:18

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