Common Credit Score Myths

A lot of credit score myths about fico score ratings get spread around and some of them are just outdated information. Sometimes even lenders can give you the wrong advice and it can get confusing. But the bottom line is bad information can cost you money no matter who you... Read More

Good vs. Bad Credit Debt

Do you know the difference between good and bad credit debt? Most everyone seems to think that all debt is bad, but that is not always the case. In fact, there are some instances where good debt can actually help your financial situation.The differences between good debt and bad credit... Read More

How To Eliminate Credit Card Debt

There is almost nothing more troublesome than having too much debt to pay each month. Consumers incur debt for many different reasons. Sometimes illness, accidents, or just bad luck can make it seem impossible to get finances under control. Other times it is simply because we spend more money than... Read More

Credit Report ? Watch Out for Parking Tickets

The economic downturn of the last five years has affected millions of Americans, but it has also affected the budgets of states, cities and counties. With limited tax dollars with which to work, various government entities have had to try to stretch their budgets to allow them to continue to... Read More

What Happens When Your Credit Is Damaged? Do You Have Recourse?

The good thing about bad credit is that you can fix it. If you start now, over time, your bad credit can turn into good credit, and you could qualify for the loans you want at the rates you want. The most important aspect of rebuilding your credit after it... Read More

Credit Card Incentives

Credit card companies want your business. After all, lending money to people is profitable. Besides the interest fees that you'll be charged, the credit card company also collects a fee from merchants who accept their credit cards. In order to get your business, most credit card companies are willing to... Read More

What Is the Fair Credit Reporting Act and What You Should Know About It

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and the recent update to this law called the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act (FACTA) protect consumers against inaccurate information being reported by credit bureaus and the privacy of that information. What does this mean to you?When you make purchases on a credit... Read More

Credit Repair Companies and Credit Counseling

Let's be crystal clear, right up front. Paying someone to "fix" your credit is a waste of your time and money, since the negative issues that are temporarily removed from your file will only reappear again in a couple of months.Be careful with credit repair scams.Most "credit repair" companies really... Read More

Two Things You Need To Know About Prepaid Debit Cards

According to the September 2004 issue of the Nilson Report, around $588 billion dollars worth of debit cards were bought in the United States in 2003. By 2008 that volume is expected to grow to $1.231 trillion putting a significant dent in the nation's use of pure credit cards as... Read More

Warning: Free Credit Report Imposter Websites Springing Up on the Web

A recent amendment to the federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) requires each of the nationwide consumer credit reporting companies to provide consumers with a free copy of their credit report, upon request, once every 12 months.Access to the free credit reports has been phased in beginning last December in... Read More

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Credit Establishment 101

There will come a day when you need credit. You... Read More

Credit Reports: Find out why you have been refused Credit.

You may already have 2 or more credit cards in... Read More

UPS Delivers the Goods, Your Identity

Well now we add CitiGroup and UPS to the Identity... Read More

Credit Card Entrapment - The Secrets are Out

Have you ever wondered why your credit card bill is... Read More

Important Things to Know About Divorce and Credit

Joint debts remain joint debts.Both spouses signed a legally binding... Read More

How To Protect Yourself Against Credit Card Fraud

In the high tech world of today, credit card fraud... Read More

What You Should Know About Credit Counseling

Credit counseling is a free service that many people with... Read More

A Cure for an Ailing Credit

Credit has become a much-used word, thanks to the various... Read More

What is a Credit Card?

A credit card allows you to buy things even though... Read More

Establishing Credit ? What You Need To Know Part 1

Establishing credit is one of the most important things you... Read More

Credit Cards: Pros and Cons

Sure, there are a lot of problems with credit cards,... Read More

Annual Credit Report and Free Annual Credit Report

Getting an annual credit report review has been the advice... Read More

Understanding Your Credit Score

When you apply for credit one of the first things... Read More

Good Credit -- Essential for the Prospective Home Buyer

Credit is a funny thing. It can be a useful... Read More

Credit Cards - The Top 3 Things You Need To Know

Today there are so many different credit cards available, student... Read More

Watch Out For Credit Repairs

It is very easy to find a site that is... Read More

Free Credit Reports: From The 3 Major Credit Bureaus!

Get your credit report online for FREE. Many financial advisors... Read More

Make Sure Your Credit Report Is Correct to Improve Your Interest Rates And Lower Insurance Premiums

Did you know that you could make sure to get... Read More

Building Business Credit

Most businesses want to be able to borrow money when... Read More

Credit Cards

Credit cards are a form of unsecured credit. The issuer... Read More

Legislators Ponder New Credit Protection Laws

Legislators in Washington, D.C. are considering several credit-related consumer protections... Read More

Different Types of Credit Cards and Features - Part 1

Just as there are too many credit card companies to... Read More

Low Interest Credit Cards Have Many Advantages

When credit cards are used wisely they can be very... Read More

14 Common Credit Mistakes

Establishing credit and wisely managing your credit becomes easier when... Read More

Credit Reports ? Why Your Credit Score is Important

If you have never heard of a FICO score before,... Read More

How To Prevent Fraudulent Credit Card Transactions

What Are Possible Signs of Fraudulent Transactions see at Web... Read More

What Is A Credit Report?

Even if you have heard of a credit report, you... Read More

7 Compelling Reasons Why A Prepaid Debit Card May Be Just The Financial Tool You Need

Prepaid debit cards are great financial tools and may be... Read More

Credit and Banking Money Saving Services

The first rule when applying for banking and credit services... Read More

Have You Checked Your Permanent Record Lately?

As a young student I feared getting bad grades because... Read More

Its Your Credit - Take Care of It!

Thanks to the Fair and Accurate Credit Act, American consumers... Read More

Debit Card vs. Credit Card, What Are The Differences ?

Ah, the "good old days". If you are a baby... Read More

Identity Theft : They Got Him

His hard earned money? Gone. Creditors on his back everyday.... Read More