Understanding the Function of Credit

What is Credit?Credit is the backbone and the engine behind the workings of the economy. Credit simply allows individuals and companies to borrow funds in good faith and pay it back over a specified time frame. Lenders base their decisions on who they should lend to by using your credit... Read More

Credit Card Disclosure Table ? Do You Understand It All?

In addition to the APR (annual percentage rate) and the finance charges, most credit cards have a number of 'fees' associated with their use. Some fees are unavoidable with a particular card (like an annual fee or a program participation fee), while others are triggered by certain circumstances. The most... Read More

10 Step Credit Repair Guide

The process of clearing credit can be laborious and frustrating, but your efforts will be paid for in better financing. Your rights are protected by laws, but you need to take reasonable actions toward your goal of clearing credit discrepancies. You can get the credit reporting agencies to help you... Read More

Credit Report ? How to Improve Your Credit Score

One of the great mysteries of life is how the three major credit bureaus (Experian, Equifax, and Trans Union) score credit. They all have secret statistical formulas for determining your credit score, but they are unwilling to divulge exactly what, exactly, constitutes your score. This can make it difficult for... 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

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

How Healthy Is Your Credit

There's only one way to discover the "health" of your credit. You need to examine your credit report. Your credit report is your "consumer identity" that potential lenders will use to judge your credit worthiness.Use these tips to give your credit profile the "tune-up" it needs for 2004.Tip #1- Check... Read More

Maximizing Credit Card Rewards

We spend money every single day on many different types of products and services and the banks' newest offer is that of saving when spending if you use their services; that is if you pay for your expenditures with special credit cards. These credit cards are part of a wide... Read More

Its Your Credit - Take Care of It!

Thanks to the Fair and Accurate Credit Act, American consumers can receive a free annual credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus-Experian, TransUnion and Equifax. You can order your free credit report by visiting www.annualcreditreport.com or calling 1-877-322-8228.Monitoring your credit report regularly will ensure that you can... Read More

Why Your Credit Score is Important

Your credit score can either haunt you or reward you. It all depends on how you handle your credit and payment activities. Your credit score determines what interest rates you will pay and if you are even approved for a loan or a credit card at all. In addition, your... Read More

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Various Types of Credit Cards - Part 2

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

Bad Credit Credit Cards

Chances are you've gotten your share of offers like this... Read More

What To Look For In A Credit Card

When you are deciding what type of credit card to... Read More

SuperCharged Secret 5, Credit Card Utopia

LIVING IN CREDIT CARD UTOPIALet's just take a brief moment... Read More

Which Business Credit Cards with Reward are the Best?

Thinking of applying for a credit card with a reward... Read More

Which Credit Bureau Should I Use To Check My Credit Report?

There are three main credit bureaus in the United States;... Read More

How To Read Your Credit Report

The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, signed into law... Read More

Credit Report ? Watch Out for Parking Tickets

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

Different Ways to Borrow Money

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

Free Credit Reports - How to Maintain Your Credit Profile

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

Finding What is on Your Credit Report

A credit report is basically a file about you kept... Read More

Bad Credit? No Credit? Yeah, Its a Problem.

Many companies use the slogan "Bad Credit? No Credit? No... Read More

10 Ways To Protect Your Financial Identity Being Used For Someone Else?s Shopping Spree

Someone impersonating you could be spending your hard-earned money.Impossible! Not... Read More

Identity Theft ? Monitor Your Credit Report

The recent security breach at credit card processor CardSystems Solutions... Read More

Like It Or Not, You Have A Score To Settle! Part 1

Just when most people finish with school and can stop... Read More

Sound Advice For First Time Credit Card Users

If you are just entering the world of credit cards,... Read More

Dont Trade Your Future for Todays DooDads

"Easy Low Down Monthly Payment," "Buy Now Pay Later," "You... Read More

Credit Repair Scams

"Erase Bad Debt !""Remove Negative Items From Your Credit Report"You've... Read More

What Should I Do If I?ve Become a Victim of Identity Theft?

Identity thieves take advantage of everyday opportunities to discover your... Read More

Credit Report Secrets: Do You Know What They Reveal?

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

Minimize your Risk for Identity Theft

Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America. According... Read More

Dealing With A Collection Agency

Step I - Selecting A Collection AgencySelecting a credit collection... Read More

Tackling Bad Credit

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

Credit cards

If gold medals were awarded for marketing consistency, the credit... Read More

Rewards Cards - Are They Right For You?

Rewards cards have become the latest rage in the credit... 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

Credit Cards: How To Use Them

Credit cards can be a very quick way of getting... Read More

4 Steps to Creating Good Credit

As a consumer you've learned the importance of establishing a... 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

What is on Your Credit Report?

Your credit report is a very important piece of the... Read More

Good Credit -- Essential for the Prospective Home Buyer

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

Big Brother Knows Whats in Your Credit Report - How About You?

Whether you are aware of it or not, credit bureaus... Read More

Credit Repair: How To Deal With Your Creditors

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