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

Credit counseling companies come in all shapes and sizes. Whether you are looking at working with a local credit counseling organization or a national credit counseling organization there are some very important factors to calculate before choosing the right credit counseling option for you. Here is a list of questions... Read More

Using Credit Cards Wisely

"I think money was stolen from my card" or "I might have blocked my card in the ATM" - these are frequent problems that bank customer-support officers usually hear from agitated clients. Incorrect use of credit cards or wrong interpretations of their functions are frequent even after tens of years... 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

Learn The Truth About Identity Theft

Identity theft is the fastest growing crime in America, according to a recently released FTC study. Did you know that the term "identity theft" did not exist until just a few years ago? It is a recent phenomenon that is causing a great furor around the world.According to the United... Read More

Sound Advice For First Time Credit Card Users

If you are just entering the world of credit cards, there is important information you will need to know in order to manage your credit and your finances effectively. Establishing good habits and a good credit history now is the foundation for a solid financial future. Applying for a credit... Read More

Understanding Credit Report Score

Understanding credit report scores is important when you see your credit report because you need to be able to make some sense of it.Your credit score is used by anyone loaning you money such as credit card companies, home loan lenders, auto loan lenders and finance companies. They all use... Read More

The Right Way To Credit Repair

If you have a bad credit rating, then you might find that your ability to get financing, loans, and even some jobs is greatly diminished.Once you have a bad credit rating, it might seem like there's nothing that you can do about it? but you don't have to believe that.... Read More

Beware the Shopping Mall Monster

Like me, you've probably been offered a fair old number of these by now.....and, if you're like most people, chances are you maybe own at least one or two.They always seem to put in an appearance at just the right (or wrong) moment...It might be Saturday and you've just seen... 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

Finding Reputable Credit Card Companies

You're interested in getting the best credit cards for your family's needs, but you don't want to be cheated. Or you're interested in small business credit cards, but you've heard that some of them aren't terribly secure. What do you do?First, don't look for the best credit cards in your... Read More

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Understanding Credit Card Penalties

Because most of us have one or two credit cards... 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

Can You Acquire Good Credit Overnight? You Bet

Your credit file may not reflect all your credit accounts.... Read More

How Do I Establish A Good Line of Credit?

A line of credit, roughly defined, is the amount of... Read More

5 Ways To Prevent Credit Card Late Fees

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

What is a Bad Credit History?

A bad credit history can sometimes seem like a curse...... Read More

Always Avoid Payment Holidays

Once you've been paying off a credit card for a... Read More

Cutting Credit Card Costs

What are the APRs charged by the credit cards in... Read More

Legislators Ponder New Credit Protection Laws

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

10 Simple Steps to Manage Your Credit

By far the greatest invention the banks have ever come... Read More

Your Credit Rating and How To Check It

There is a lot of confusion surrounding UK credit ratings,... Read More

New Credit Advice: Dont Pay off Those Credit Cards!

Credit needed for real estate mortgage financing differs from credit... Read More

Tips for Choosing a Credit Card Company

Credit Cards are essential for any consumer today. However, when... Read More

Credit Counseling -- Why It Doesnt Work For Most Debtors

"Cut Your Payments in Half!" the headline screams. "Consolidate Your... Read More

What is on Your Credit Report?

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

Sound Advice For First Time Credit Card Users

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

Identity Theft ? Who Would Want Mine?

With all my bills who would possibly want my credit?... Read More

Credit Counseling: Could it Work for Me?

In the face of financial hardship, many seeking a responsible... Read More

When You Are Eligible For A Free Credit Report

By Federal law, you are entitled to one free credit... Read More

5 Killer Steps to avoid Credit Card SCAMS!

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

How a Credit Card Can Be Your Friend

We have all heard countless stories of people over their... Read More

The Credit Card Surprise That You Need to Look Out For

Companies that issue credit cards want to make a profit.... Read More

Credit Cards: Pros and Cons

Sure, there are a lot of problems with credit cards,... Read More

Save Money and Lower your Payments by Improving or Repairing Your Credit

Having a better credit score not only represents easier access... Read More

Identity Theft - How to Protect Yourself

"Like the tan? I got tons of sun on that... Read More

Why Does Your Credit Card Rate Keep Going Up?

Have your read your credit card contract through completely? Do... Read More

Maximizing Credit Card Rewards

In their quest to get you to sign up for... Read More

What Are The Most Common Credit Card Mistakes?

Now in a world with so many easy to get... Read More

New Law Provides Free Annual Credit Report

As of Thursday, December 1, 2004, one-third of Americans will... Read More

What To Look For In A Credit Card

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

Credit Repair: How To Deal With Your Creditors

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

19,178 Identity Theft Victims Per Day - Are You One Of Them?

Identity theft statistics are shocking. And we are told that... Read More