Finding What is on Your Credit Report

A credit report is basically a file about you kept by lenders and banks. As annoying as it may be, it's still perfectly legal for them to gather all sorts of details about you. In turn, you have the right to check this file - and you should do so... Read More

Understanding Credit Card Penalties

Because most of us have one or two credit cards and we use them every day, understanding credit card penalties and fees is a significant issue since one time or another we have paid a penalty for some reason. Every user of a credit card must first understand that every... Read More

Building A Credit Report Lenders Will Love You For

Will lenders really love you for having a good credit report score? Love is not the right word of course; lenders are after your money, and never forget that. But the lender's representative will love dealing with your credit application if your credit report is good. If you have a... Read More

How To Establish Great Credit

Building a good credit history is important. If you have no reported credit history, it may take time to establish your first credit account. This problem affects young people just beginning careers as well as older people who have never used credit. It also affects divorced or widowed women who... Read More

How Businesss Mess Up Their Credit Policies

In "Become the Squeaky Wheel" a book recently published, Michelle Dunn demonstrates the major areas a business should focus on to ensure a satisfactory customer experience.One mistake business owners make is not having a credit policy in place when they open their business. This can be easily corrected by implementing... Read More

I?ve Heard About FACTA; What Does It mean?

What FACTA means is that if you, as an individual, lose the information on anyone you have ever hired; or, for any business in the United States of America that collects any personal information on people, if the information should be lost due to not destroying the information properly, then... Read More

Credit Repair Myths and Facts

There are no secrets to repairing your credit. Many shady credit repair agencies would love you to think the contrary. Negative items can be removed from your credit report and you can do it yourself. One does not need a credit repair "expert" or "law firm" to do it either.... Read More

14 Common Credit Mistakes

Establishing credit and wisely managing your credit becomes easier when you know how. You'll feel empowered by taking knowledgeable steps towards good credit, and you'll be on your way to purchasing real estate and greater financial freedom.If you plan to finance real estate, either as a home buyer or an... Read More

Your Guide On Choosing a Credit Card To Suit You

Reach into your wallet or purse, pull out a card, swipe, and you're done. It is very easy to use a credit card. The problem lies in choosing a card ? and it has nothing to do with the picture on the front! Choosing a credit card that works best... 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 really, check, loan, and identity fraud are a real problem. In 2002, the federal trade commission estimated that identity fraud affected and estimated 3.3 million Americans; costing consumers $3.8 billion and business $32.9 billion.Here are 10 ways to protect yourself... Read More

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Start Building Credit Fast!

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

Credit Card Shocker

Have you ever looked at your credit card statement? I'm... Read More

7 Ways To Squash Identity Theft

It is the scourge of our age: identity theft. Thieves... Read More

How To Save Money On Credit Cards

Some credit cards offer a cash advance option. But how... Read More

5 Ways To Prevent Credit Card Late Fees

Paying a credit card late fee is the same as... Read More

What is Credit Repair and How Can It Help You?

There are millions of consumer credit reports on file from... Read More

What Is A Credit Report?

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

Avoiding ID Theft and Credit Fraud

Article excerpted from the new book, "How to Do Space... Read More

How You Can Avoid Becoming A Victim Of Identity Theft

To reduce or minimize the risk of becoming a victim... Read More

Collection Agencies: What Do They Do?

Collection agencies are businesses that collect past-due bills and accounts... Read More

What You Didnt Know About Your Credit Card Numbers

Have you ever really looked at your credit card and... Read More

Building Business Credit

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

Credit Cards or Store Cards - Which Is Better?

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

Credit and Loan Help for Mortgage Loans

Mortgage loans are some of the most difficult loans to... Read More

Looking for that Low interest Credit Card?

If you have been shopping around for a Low Interest... Read More

Useful Tips When Choosing Credit Cards

Chances are you have received your share of "pre-approved" credit... 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

5 Killer Steps to avoid Credit Card SCAMS!

In August, 2004, the Federal Trade Commission issued their findings... Read More

Making Sense of Credit Card Fees

In addition to the APR (annual percentage rate) and the... 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

Credit Card Incentives

Credit card companies want your business. After all, lending money... Read More

Borrowing on a Credit Card

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

Credit Problems? Heres How to Manage Your Creditors

If you find that creditors are calling you almost daily... Read More

Dealing With and Repairing Bad Credit

Bad credit can be a burden for otherwise good credit.... Read More

Fight Credit Card Fraud with Common Sense

By now, you have undoubtedly heard of credit card fraud,... Read More

Errors on Your Credit Report: What You Should Do

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

Credit Card Dirty Tricks

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

Credit Traps Snag Consumers

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

Learning the Disturbing Facts about Credit Card Debt

When I received my first credit card in the mail... 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

Consumer Credit Reports

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

Beware of Bogus Credit Repair Companies!

So-called "credit repair" companies claim they can remove negative information... Read More