Credit Cards And Loans - So Many Options - So Little Time

Credit Cards and Loans sounds like just two things, but in actuality, it is dozens of things. Due to a combination of user preferences, lifestyles, and marketing ideas, there are dozens of different types of credit cards out there. Because of the wide variety of things people need money for... Read More

Always Avoid Payment Holidays

Once you've been paying off a credit card for a while, you might be offered a 'payment holiday'. You'll get a letter, saying that since the company knows it's difficult for some families around Christmas (or whatever other excuse they think up), they're offering you a month off from paying,... Read More

What Is a FICO Score and How Do I Make It Work for Me?

Whether or not you receive a loan and what interest rate you get on your credit card may be determined by something called a FICO score. Named for Fair, Isaac & Co., a California-based company that developed the credit score, the FICO score is the most widely used scoring method... Read More

Beat Credit Card Companies at Their Own Game!

Have you ever wondered how much money a credit card company makes? Have you ever wondered how much of that comes from late fees? Everyone has and if you haven't you should because most likely you own a credit card, which means that these late fees has or could directly... Read More

Do You Know The Top Five Credit Card Mistakes?

When you're dealing with credit cards, you're playing with fire. Unfortunately, there are plenty of people out there who don't realise that, and make all sorts of dangerous mistakes with their credit cards every day.Here are what I consider to be The Top Five Credit Card Mistakes Paying Your Credit... Read More

Understanding Your Rights Under The Equal Credit Opportunity Act

It wasn't all that long ago that lenders blatantly discriminated when it came to approving credit for women and minority groups. Women were actually asked personal and demeaning questions like, how many children do you plan to have in the future or are you on birth control?Despite the fact that... Read More

Secured Credit Cards- Consumer Tips

Whether you have no credit or damaged credit, secured credit cards are a good tool for building a good credit history.Several months ago Tom, a member of CreditBoards.com, filed for a Chapter 7 Bankruptcy. Now he is in the process of rebuilding his credit history. It's a task... Read More

Free Credit Report ? A Website Typo Could Be Costly

In 2003, Congress passed the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions act (FACT), which made it possible for consumers to obtain a copy of their credit report for free. In fact, the legislation makes it possible for consumers to obtain one free report from each of the three main credit bureaus... Read More

Credit Cards - Why Prepay?

With prepaid credit cards, you get the practicality of plastic while choosing exactly how much debt to charge. By taking charge of your personal financing, you determine your own limits, to the penny, and change them any time you need to.There are many prepaid credit cards on the market these... Read More

Like It Or Not, You Have A Score To Settle!

Like It Or Not, You Have A Score To Settle! (Part 1 of 2 on Credit Scoring)Just when most people finish with school and can stop worrying about test scores, there's a new kind of scoring that enters the picture. It's called credit scoring. And, its impact on your financial... Read More

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Credit Score: The Brightest Feather In Your Financial Cap

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

Various Types of Credit Cards - Part 2

Several different types of credit cards offer several different options,... Read More

How to Get Credit Reporting Agencies to Help You

The process of clearing credit can be laborious and frustrating.... Read More

Credit Cards or Store Cards - Which Is Better?

Introduction In this article, a presentation is made of the... Read More

Credit Report ? Watch Out for Parking Tickets

The economic downturn of the last five years has affected... 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

5 Steps You Can Take to Get Paid!

There are always some companies that have past due invoices... Read More

How To Avoid Becoming A Victim of Identity Theft

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

Beat Credit Card Companies at Their Own Game!

Have you ever wondered how much money a credit card... Read More

Credit Repair, How To

Credit repair, is in a word, vital to reestablishing your... Read More

Building Your Credit History

Today, credit is an indispensable part of our lives. In... Read More

Preventing Credit Card Mess

Credit card debts problem is extremely common today. It is... Read More

The Hazards Of Your First Credit Card

You probably don't need me to tell you credit cards... Read More

Are 0% Credit Cards Reaching Their End?

Are Credit Card companies starting to feel the pinch? We... Read More

The Next Person With Credit Problems Got Their First Credit Card Today!

One of the focus areas of my information is the... Read More

Credit Card Rates - Negotiating Rates with Your Credit Card Company

Ok, let's face it, everybody hates high credit card rates,... Read More

Legislators Ponder New Credit Protection Laws

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

Two Things You Need To Know About Prepaid Debit Cards

According to the September 2004 issue of the Nilson Report,... Read More

Have You Ever Opened a Checking Account?

Maybe some of you are saving it in your trusty... Read More

Triple AAA in 30 Days

Have you ever wonder about how to get good credit... Read More

Commercial Collections: Business Finance Booster Shot

Commercial collections: fixture of the new B2B cultureIf you're in... Read More

10 Ways To Boost Your Credit Score

1. Deleting Errors in 48 HoursThis is the absolute fastest... Read More

Bad Checks, Bounced Checks, & NSF Checks

Negotiable instruments like checks and drafts have become an indispensable... Read More

Choosing the Right Credit Counseling Agency for You ? Some Tips Part 2

Credit counseling companies come in all shapes and sizes. Whether... 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

Your Consumer Rights

If you have ever fallen behind on your debts you... Read More

My Student Credit Card Adventure

And some practical advice too!My first credit card?I remember my... Read More

Free Credit Report ? Watch Out for Scams

Many people may still not be aware of an amendment... Read More

Credit Repair: How To Deal With Your Creditors

If you are in danger of credit problems because you... Read More

10 Step Credit Repair Guide

The process of clearing credit can be laborious and frustrating,... Read More

Credit Cards And Loans - So Many Options - So Little Time

Credit Cards and Loans sounds like just two things, but... Read More

Start Building Credit Fast!

There are a couple of reasons for this. You can... Read More

Why Consumers Need a Nationwide Credit Freeze NOW

What do a shoe retailer, an online discount broker, and... Read More