Maximizing Credit Card Rewards

In their quest to get you to sign up for their credit card, banks and financial institutions are coming up with more and higher incentives to entice you. Frequent flyer miles gave way to gas miles which opened the door for cash rebates and reward points to be used at... Read More

Fixing A Credit Report

Fixing a credit report starts with seeing what's on it. You may get access for free online. Try a search for "free credit report." Alternately, when you are denied credit based on a report issued by a local credit reporting agency, you can request a free credit report from that... Read More

Choosing The Credit Card That Is Right For You

Credit cards represent an important part of our financial lives. Having the right credit cards is essential and will make a big difference to your finances. Before choosing the right credit card you must shop around for one. First make an idea on what credit cards are available on the... Read More

Everything You Always Wanted To Know About Your Credit Report

Your credit report is a very powerful report that essential controls what you can and cannot do in your life. Unfortunately many people aren't aware of what a credit report actually is and what information is contained on the report. This article breaks down what is contained on your credit... Read More

Credit Damage: Getting Compensated for Your Loss

Until recently lawyers for victims of credit damage had little possibility to collect for damages beyond medical treatment, lost wages and property loss. Insurance companies threw up their hands in sympathy, claiming victims can only be compensated for what can be measured - tangible goods and services. But, what happens... 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

Cutting Credit Card Costs

What are the APRs charged by the credit cards in your wallet? If you are paying more than 12% interest on any of them, you are probably paying too much. The prime rate is currently in the single digits, so credit card companies that charge above 13% APR are overcharging.... Read More

Credit Help For Renters And Others On The Horizon

Sue is a homeowner and pays her mortgage and other bills on time like a good credit consumer. Sue's on-time mortgage payments are reflected in her credit score profiled by the three major credit bureaus; Equifax, Experian and Trans Union.Joe on the other hand is a renter, who wants to... Read More

Credit Traps Snag Consumers

Nearly 20 years ago I worked for a small consumer advocacy organization in Washington, DC. Each week we received sacks full of mail from consumers across the country requesting our list of credit cards with low interest rates and no annual fees. If you wanted a low interest rate on... Read More

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

There are three main credit bureaus in the United States; Equifax, Experian and Trans Union. Each bureau collects your personal and financial information which is then sold to lenders such as banks, credit unions, credit card companies, mortgage and auto loan lenders. Your credit report is the product of this... Read More

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5 Ways To Raise Credit Score

It's not as hard as you think to raise credit... Read More

Credit Card Balance Transfers Explained

What is a balance transfer ? A balance transfer can... Read More

A No-Brainer Way Of Getting Credit And Credit Cards

What Is Your Credit Rating Now?If you have any charge... Read More

Some Truth About Credit

Credit is currently and has been historically an integral component... Read More

First Major Regulatory and Legislative Victory of 2005 for Creditors and Consumers

Under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, collectors are not... 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... 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 Cards - The Basics

How Lenders Operate ? And How They'll Make a Tidy... Read More

Finding and Applying for the Right Credit Card Offer Online

Anywhere you go online nowadays, you will see a multitude... Read More

Borrowing on a Credit Card

One of the easiest ways to borrow money of a... Read More

Understanding the Process of Credit Counseling

Many of us have seen the advertisements on television. "Get... Read More

How To Start A Second SEPERATE Credit File!

Your personal credit file is separated from those with the... Read More

Pitfalls of the Credit Industry

The credit industry if rife with pitfalls. If you have... Read More

Bad Checks, Bounced Checks, & NSF Checks

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

Bad Credit Loans For Those Who Seek Alternatives for New or Old Car

You can still save money on a Bad Credit Loan... Read More

What Is A Credit Report?

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

How Healthy Is Your Credit

There's only one way to discover the "health" of your... Read More

Good vs. Bad Credit Debt

Do you know the difference between good and bad credit... Read More

Credit Counseling Basics

Credit counseling is an option you might want to consider... 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

How A Prepaid Debit Card Can Help You Rebuild Your Credit

Consumers today are up to their eyeballs in debt. And... Read More

Top 5 Reasons To Check Your Credit Report Regularly

#1 Make sure mistakes aren't hurting your credit.Reviewing your credit... Read More

Different Types of Credit Cards and Features - Part 1

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

Credit Score: The Brightest Feather In Your Financial Cap

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

Credit Repair Services vs. Do-It-Yourself Credit Repair

Millions of Americans suffer because of bad credit these days,... Read More

SuperCharged Secret 1 of 5 - Credit Card Utopia

I AM THE CONSUMER. AND I HAVE LOW-RATE SUPER-POWERS!Note: The... Read More

Can Credit Search Entries Affect Your Ability to get Approved for a New Loan in the UK?

About Search Entries:Every time a lender checks your credit history... Read More

Credit Report Secrets: Do You Know What They Reveal?

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

Credit Report ? Look Out for Your Debit Report, Too

Most consumers are aware that there are companies that keep... Read More

Credit Help for Real Estate Financing: Credit Scores

When you buy real estate, lenders run all of the... Read More

Is Your Credit Score Being Held Against You?

Credit Scores That HurtIs your credit score being held against... Read More

Identity Theft - Dont Think You Are Immune

As identity theft becomes more prevalent, the need to regularly... Read More

Collection Agency Secrets for Collecting on Bad Debt

Getting worried that one of your clients, customers or patients... Read More