Good Credit -- Essential for the Prospective Home Buyer

Credit is a funny thing. It can be a useful tool in the hands of an informed individual, or a weight of burden to the unsuspecting. One thing is for certain, you must have a decent credit score to attain a quality mortgage loan.We speak to hundreds of individuals each... Read More

Bankruptcy vs. Credit Counseling: What Should I Do?

Credit Counseling and bankruptcy are both ways to relieve the stress of debt. However, they are very different and it is important to understand both before making a decision as to which is best for you.Credit counseling is a program designed to help those who are in a state of... Read More

Credit Score ? for Scoring the Right Loan

Somebody once said, "There is always a way of knowing your limitations and going beyond it." It is fundamentally true with respect of credit score. There can be nothing more rewarding during loan borrowing than knowing your credit score. There are many people who are practically unaware of what their... Read More

Credit Cards, Merchant Accounts, and Your Bottomline

Q: I'm opening a gift shop and want to be able to accept credit cards. I talked to the branch manager at my bank, but he didn't seem to know much about how it all worked. He did say that I would need something called "a merchant account" and something... Read More

Bad Debt Recovery

Bad Debt IdentificationIdentifying bad debt is not as easy as it sounds. But the earlier it is done, the better are chances of recovering it. Here are some signs of customer behavior that can identify bad debt early:Customer fails to pay as per the agreed payment terms.Customer makes repeated unrealistic... Read More

Credit Help for Real Estate Financing: Credit Scores

When you buy real estate, lenders run all of the "big three" credit bureau reports. Each credit reporting agency lists your credit history as supplied to them by the individual lenders and includes governmental records. Each report assigns a credit score number to you. The credit scores reflect your theoretical... Read More

Avoiding ID Theft and Credit Fraud

Article excerpted from the new book, "How to Do Space Age Work with a Stone Age Brain" TM copyright 2004, all rights reserved, by Eve Abbott, the Organizer ExtraordinaireEach year billions of dollars in credit fraud is perpetrated on unsuspecting citizens. With so much personal information publicly available (or easily... Read More

Restore Your Credit Rating And Reduce Your Debts

Your credit rating affects many areas of your life. Opening new credit accounts, buying a home or car, getting a new job, and receiving discounts on insurance rates are just a few of the things that are impacted by your credit score. Millions of people have inaccurate information, errors, and... Read More

Clean Credit Report: Easily Raise Your Credit Score 100 points

Clean Credit Reports, your credit report contains information about where you work, live and how you pay your bills (On time or not). It also may show whether you've been sued, arrested or have filed for bankruptcy with in the last 10 years. Companies called consumer reporting agencies (cra) or... Read More

New Credit Advice: Dont Pay off Those Credit Cards!

Credit needed for real estate mortgage financing differs from credit needed for consumer loans. If you need help getting a home mortgage, these credit tips will help you.Contrary to what many credit advisors say, paying off credit cards each month is not always the best action to take. When making... Read More

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Maximizing Credit Card Rewards

We spend money every single day on many different types... Read More

Debit Card vs. Credit Card, What Are The Differences ?

Ah, the "good old days". If you are a baby... Read More

To Repair Credit Is No longer Satisfactory - Learn How To Earn A Millionaires Credit In 30 Days...

To repair your bad credit does not necessarily mean that... Read More

Trade Credit: How to Determine if You Should Offer Net-30 Terms to Your Customers

What is trade credit?One of the major differences between consumer... Read More

Some Truth About Credit

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

Online Credit Report and Online Credit Reports

Online credit reports are easily accessible to those interested in... Read More

Small Business Credit Cards

So what do you look for when applying for a... Read More

How to Repair a Bad Credit Rating

If you have a bad credit rating, then you might... Read More

5 Ways To Raise Credit Score

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

What Is the Fair Credit Reporting Act and What You Should Know About It

The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) and the recent update... Read More

Ways to Look Good without Selling Your Soul to the Credit Card Sharks

1. Buy clothes at thrift stores. BEFORE you buy them,... Read More

Different Ways to Borrow Money

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

Have You Ever Opened a Checking Account?

Maybe some of you are saving it in your trusty... Read More

Bailiffs & Council Tax - Knowing What To Do

This article is about bailiffs who may call trying to... Read More

How To Save Money On Credit Cards

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

Identity Theft - How to Protect Yourself

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

Rewards Cards: Are They Worth It?

Virtually all consumers will have a credit card at some... Read More

Building Business Credit

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

Minimum Credit Card Payments to Rise

For years, major credit card companies have allowed cardholders to... Read More

My Student Credit Card Adventure

And some practical advice too!My first credit card?I remember my... Read More

How To Establish Great Credit

Building a good credit history is important. If you have... Read More

Credit Cards For People With Bad Credit Scores

Sometimes life lands you in a situation that causes your... Read More

A Cure for an Ailing Credit

Credit has become a much-used word, thanks to the various... 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

Collection Agency Secrets for Collecting on Bad Debt

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

The Right Way To Credit Repair

If you have a bad credit rating, then you might... Read More

Bad Credit Credit Cards

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

Common Credit Score Myths

A lot of credit score myths about fico score ratings... Read More

What Does Your Credit Say About You?

A credit report is more than just a snapshot of... Read More

Fight Credit Card Fraud with Common Sense

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

Bounced Checks - Straight Talk On Dealing With Bad Checks (NSF)

A check can be considered bad if it is bogus... Read More

Credit Repair Myths and Facts

There are no secrets to repairing your credit. Many shady... Read More

How a Credit Card Can Be Your Friend

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