Credit Reports Inside and Out

The Credit Report is like your scorecard in the lending world. Every time you prepare yourself to acquire or purchase something that requires financial assistance from a lending institution, your credit report will be your "presentation card".You also need to realize that other entities like employers and insurance companies often... Read More

Have You Ever Opened a Checking Account?

Maybe some of you are saving it in your trusty piggy bank, under your mattress or way back in a sock drawer. Although I'm glad that you are saving, your money is not doing anything for you locked up in your house. Consider a checking account where you can make... Read More

Trying to Land a Job? Poor Credit Scores May Hurt Your Chances

Many employers are now looking at an applicant's credit report for hiring purposes. During an interview process a potential employer may request your written consent to access your credit report. A credit report is essentially your credit history created by CRAs (also known as credit bureaus). Debtors that grant (or... Read More

What To Look For In A Credit Card

When you are deciding what type of credit card to get it is important to compare credit cards to each other and find the best deal for you. There are a variety of different credit cards available, from low interest cards, cash back cards and even reward credit cards, it's... Read More

3 Free Credit Reports For You

If you were to tell someone that they can have a certain item for free, more than likely their response would be, "what's the catch?" In the case of credit reports there is no catch, you can now get a free copy of this report through the three credit reporting... Read More

Tackling Bad Credit

The first time I heard the term credit history was when I approached a lender for a secured loan. Being a first timer I was completely ignorant of the procedure and didn't even know that a credit record of our transactions is prepared by some credit reference agencies.Thanks to the... Read More

Inflexible Friends and Plastic Assets, Why Money isn?t Buying Love Anymore

Consumers reject financial advice in favour of financial frivolityIt would appear that even though their "friends" aren't as flexible as they used to be, consumers are still stretching their credit cards beyond the comfort zone.The vicious circle of debt manipulation involving banks, consumers and commercial credit companies is putting consumer... Read More

Student Credit Cards 101

If you're a college student, you probably already have a credit card. If not, you may have plans to get one or more soon. So why should you read on?Because financial debt is one of the main reasons that many students end up dropping out of college.Because your college years... Read More

19,178 Identity Theft Victims Per Day - Are You One Of Them?

Identity theft statistics are shocking. And we are told that it will only become worse, before it gets any better. Are you likely to be affected? According to recent studies, up to 7,000,000 people become identity theft victims each year, in the United States alone. That's over 19,000 cases a... Read More

Credit Cards: Pros and Cons

Sure, there are a lot of problems with credit cards, but there are a lot of good things attached to them as well. For instance, if you have a small business, fleet credit cards can keep your books in order when you issue them to drivers of company vehicles for... Read More

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Credit Cards Can Help You Get Out Of Debt

Your credit rating / credit score is based upon how... Read More

Credit Card Benefits and Drawbacks

Credit cards have both benefits and drawbacks. It is wise... Read More

Credit Counseling: Is it Really Necessary?

Not everyone has a positive experience with credit counseling. Potential... Read More

Building Business Credit

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

How did a Thief get my Name? Don?t be a Victim of Identity Theft

How do these people get my name? If you have... Read More

10 Signs You May Need Credit Counseling

Debt management programs can be of real help for people... Read More

Credit Traps Snag Consumers

Nearly 20 years ago I worked for a small consumer... Read More

What Is A Credit Report?

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

Keep Your Credit History Clean - Remove A Negative Credit Record From Credit Report

The three major credit bureaus, Experian, Equifax and Trans Union... Read More

Trying to Land a Job? Poor Credit Scores May Hurt Your Chances

Many employers are now looking at an applicant's credit report... Read More

Beware the Shopping Mall Monster

Like me, you've probably been offered a fair old number... Read More

Different Ways to Borrow Money

There are many different ways to borrow money. Outlined below... Read More

Credit Report Secrets: Do You Know What They Reveal?

If you've ever applied for a credit card or loan,... Read More

19,178 Identity Theft Victims Per Day - Are You One Of Them?

Identity theft statistics are shocking. And we are told that... Read More

Consumer Credit Reports

A consumer credit report is a factual record of an... Read More

Tackling Bad Credit

The first time I heard the term credit history was... Read More

Identity Theft ? How Can You Prevent It Happening to You?

The nightmare of identity theft strikes an estimated 750,000 people... Read More

The Exact Action To Take When You Find Errors In Your Credit Report

There are times when you may be turned down for... Read More

How Your Credit Rating Affects You, and How to Check It

You might not know it, but every time you take... Read More

Cutting Credit Card Costs

What are the APRs charged by the credit cards in... Read More

Stop Credit Card Offers

You can stop receiving credit card offers in the mail!... Read More

Bounced Checks - Straight Talk On Dealing With Bad Checks (NSF)

A check can be considered bad if it is bogus... Read More

Do You Want to Get a New Credit Card at a Great Rate?

1) Do your homework. Applying for and getting approved for... Read More

Comprehending a Credit Report

Obtaining a credit report is an excellent way to begin... Read More

Credit Card Dirty Tricks

There are many of us that have been badly stung... Read More

Credit and Banking Money Saving Services

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

Credit Report Disaster Through Mistaken Identity

I've got some very important info I want you to... Read More

10 Dirty Tricks Credit Card Companies Play

The credit card companies make billions each year in legitimate... Read More

How To Avoid Becoming A Victim of Identity Theft

With identity theft statistics currently at an all time high,... Read More

Easing Your Financial Burdens With Credit Counseling

It is a well-publicized fact that more of us are... Read More

Credit Score: The Brightest Feather In Your Financial Cap

Credit scores are the most important aspect that determines your... Read More

Avoiding Credit Card Traps

The next time you open your credit card statement, take... Read More

Free Credit Reports - How to Maintain Your Credit Profile

Maintaining your Credit ProfileEvery consumer should be maintaining their credit... Read More