Here are some things you should know about your credit report. While going through this process myself, I've found and learned a lot of myths about credit reports. 1. Pulling your own credit report does not hurt your credit score. Credit bureaus want you to monitor your credit. They want you to report mistakes and […]
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You Can Improve Your Credit Simply by Correcting Credit Errors Three major credit bureaus control your financial life. Their policies determine your credit score, and, in turn, your credit determines if you get a personal loan. If your loan is denied, you are asked to contact these bureaus for the reasons. However, few people do. […]
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How to Survive the Recession and Credit Crunch - How to Make Money in a Credit Crunch -- Recession A recession normally affects the whole country not just the area you live in and can sometimes even affect the whole world. A recession or credit crunch is basically where there is a decline, cutback and […]
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In order to get good credit you need to get a credit card. With this credit card you need to purchase items. This will allow you to get a credit history and then the bank will look at your credit history to see if you paid off what you have borrowed. Here are a few […]
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You will see a lot of younger people wondering how to establish credit if they have no credit at all. When you are just getting started it seems like everyone is telling you that you need to have established credit before they will give you credit. If no one will give me credit how to […]
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Online credit cards are big business nowadays. There's are tons of credit companies out there and finding choosing the right one for you can be something of a challenge, keeping up it with it can be task as well. Researching what you are getting yourself into is always a good idea, walking around in the […]
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It is an all too often scenario that people find themselves in these days; credit trouble. When credit trouble hits it may leave you with many headaches one of which includes trying to re-establish your credit when all the trouble is over. Even though it is credit cards that may have been the culprit in […]
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Most of us probably know of someone that has had their identity stolen or someone that has had their identity attempted to be stolen. However, what people might not realize is that if you keep a close eye on your credit reports then you can attempt to stem off people stealing your identity. I know […]
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I'm a fan of credit cards as a smart tool in your money management basket. However, I can say that because I pay off my balance each month. It goes without saying that if you can't pay off your balance each month, credit cards are an expensive way to manage your money and should be […]
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Today's economy has more of a need than ever for a good credit score. This essentially affects your ability to buy a car, home, and other things that you need credit. Not only does it affect the things that you can buy, but also in some cases your ability to get an apartment or get […]
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Pros and Cons of Owning a Credit Card Credit cards are both good and bad depending on whose hands they're in. If you are careful and good with managing money, then there are many benefits to using one. If you have trouble staying out of debt, then stay away! The benefits on credit cards add […]
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As you get older it's important to establish a credit history. You need credit for a lot of different things which include obtaining a loan, renting an apartment, and some job requirements. It can be a difficult process because not everyone is willing to extend credit to people, especially during these economic times. It can […]
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FHA Loan Feature Allows Buyers to Buy a Home with a Zero Credit Score Can you buy a home with no credit score? Learn how to overcome a zero traditional credit score to take advantage of historically low rates and home prices to become a first time homeowner with a government insured FHA mortgage loan. […]
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On-Time Payments Count Big in Your Credit Score Conventional wisdom says you should always pay more than your minimum monthly payments on your credit card bills to save money, and as someone who's written about personal finance for over five years, I know how true that really is. Paying more means paying down the interest, […]
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When you are enrolled in a debt settlement program , you need to brace yourself for the negative effects on your credit score. To understand that, let us discuss two things. First is what credit score is all about. This is a figure that people use to determine your financial capabilities and behavior. There are […]
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When you get out of debt through debt relief , your work is usually not yet done. Most of the programs available affect your credit score one way or the other. If you want to keep your score in good shape even as you are still getting out of debt, there are two ways for […]
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If you're ready to purchase a home or refinance, you'll want to assess your current credit standing before securing home financing. To do this, you will need to obtain your FICO credit scores which are a key factor in determining your eligibility when applying for a mortgage. Your FICO scores are based on a scoring […]
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Be Informed About Your Loan Options In the dynamics of world's economy, the major part of economic and commercial activities is controlled or regulated by the banking industry. In a growing capitalist environment that prevails in most of the countries of the world, this industry has seen a dramatic boom in last few decades. Banks […]
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Maintain an Excellent Credit Rating What is your current credit score? If you applied for a mortgage or personal loan would you be approved? When was the last time you reviewed your credit report? There are advertisements all over the internet that recommend you pull your free credit report. You are prompted to visit www.freecreditreport.com […]
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Credit scores are easy to bring down but are much harder to bring up. Improving a credit score can be done. Tips in this article should be able to help one improve their credit scores without having to pay for some questionable program, filing bankruptcy, paying a lawyer or an accountant. These tips are not […]
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We all may be tempted to say that we can't do anything about our credit scores. We can say this by blaming the economy, by blaming the President, by blaming the last two presidents, by blaming the jobless rate in our society, by making excuses. However, none of this is really true facts. There are […]
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I have worked hard to maintain a high credit score over the years. I remember when I applied for my first credit card; correction, when I was introduced to credit cards on campus. I had no clue what I was doing then. I was given an application that allowed applying for all the major credit […]
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VantageScore is a new Credit scoring model, which is advertised as being able to open the doors of opportunities that having credit produces. It is the brainchild of America's three major credit-reporting companies. VantageScore's highly predictive model uses a groundbreaking and patent-pending scoring system to provide lenders with an ordered rendering of consumer credit files […]
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A credit report is an equivalence of a report card on the management of your finances. It is a collection of detailed information on how you pay your bills, the amount of debt you have accumulated and how frequently you settle them as well as your bankruptcy status. The report includes your credit activities, your […]
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A credit report is divided in to four sections. Public records This part of the report details your personal information like your social security number as well as your residence. It also includes public records related to your credit score and status. A public record is an entry obtained from federal, state, county or local […]
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A credit report is a mathematical representation of your credit status. It is calculated based on your financial history and acts as a report card to your financial activities. Your credit report, which contains your credit score might be used to determine if you qualify for a loan, the amount you qualify for and the […]
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A good credit score is important. However, attaining and maintaining a good credit report can be quiet a hassle for some people. This is very understandable as most people struggle so much with debt, unstable income and various unplanned financial emergencies. Most people attempt to repair their credit report through quick fixes like filling for […]
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