Your Credit Score

Credit scores: all lenders use credit scores to determine interest rates and credit limits.The credit scoring system was developed in the early 1950's. However, it was not widely utilized until the early 1980's, when it was overhauled by Fair, Isaac & Company. At that time the 3 major credit reporting... Read More

New Law Provides Free Annual Credit Report

As of Thursday, December 1, 2004, one-third of Americans will be able to access their credit reports from all three main agencies for free. Passed in late 2003, the Fair & Accurate Credit Transactions Act creates a central source consumers can use to obtain a free annual credit report.Equifax, Experian,... Read More

How a Credit Card Can Be Your Friend

We have all heard countless stories of people over their heads with credit card debt-maxing out every card they own, then only being able to afford the minimum monthly payment. High interest payments shackle people to their debt for years, not to mention the significant income drain the finance charges... Read More

How To Boost Your Credit Score

Years ago your credit score was a big secret, known only to a select few such as your mortgage and credit card companies. In 2000, Fair, Isaac Co., the major supplier of credit scoring software, announced they would begin sharing credit scores, also known as FICO scores, with consumers.What is... Read More

Commercial Collections: Business Finance Booster Shot

Commercial collections: fixture of the new B2B cultureIf you're in the business-to-business field, or even if you're a consumer products business that works through third-party distribution channels, you probably know what it's like to check your mail anxiously each day, sifting through all the bills for that payment that was... 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

Identity Theft - Dont Think You Are Immune

As identity theft becomes more prevalent, the need to regularly check your credit report is very easy to see and understand. Two big headlines in the news recently point to how closely tied your credit report and identity theft are.First, we hear of the troubles of Choice Point, a company... Read More

Credit Report ? How Your Credit Score is Determined

Most consumers are aware that they have something known as a credit report that is used to determine whether or not they would qualify for a loan. Fewer are familiar with the FICO score, a creation of the Fair, Isaac, and Co. which distills their entire credit report down to... Read More

Credit Scoring: What You Dont Know Can Hurt You

You've probably heard the term credit scoring. You may have some idea that your credit score can have an effect on your life. For example, you may understand that when you apply for a mortgage, the mortgage company will check out your credit score.But did you know that the interest... Read More

Bank Robbery Growing In U.S.

Bank robbery has grown to become a huge problem in the United States but I am not talking about people robbing banks. I am talking about banks robbing people. Here are some tips on how you can avoid being ripped off by your bank. Avoid The PlasticBanks want you... Read More

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Stop Struggling Because Of Poor Credit And Improve Credit Rating Now

Did you apply for a personal loan only to be... Read More

Saving Money with Credit Cards

Having a credit card is a wonderful convenience for those... Read More

Understanding Credit Report Score

Understanding credit report scores is important when you see your... Read More

Warning: Todays Non Profit Credit Counselors Are Yesterdays Bill Collectors!

Here's a dirty secret, today's "non profit credit counselors" are... Read More

Learning the Disturbing Facts about Credit Card Debt

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

Which Business Credit Cards with Reward are the Best?

Thinking of applying for a credit card with a reward... 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

How To Avoid Becoming A Victim of Identity Theft

With identity theft statistics currently at an all time high,... Read More

Figuring Out the Ever Nebulous Numbers Called Credit Scores

Credit Score FactorsThe information contained on our credit reports affect... Read More

What Can Happen to You as a Victim of Identity Theft, Facts & Figure

Is identity theft really that serious? Thousands of people every... Read More

Credit Traps Snag Consumers

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

Credit Card Tips

Here are some useful credit card tips for you to... Read More

10 Ways To Boost Your Credit Score

1. Deleting Errors in 48 HoursThis is the absolute fastest... Read More

Credit Score - Reporting Your Financial Health

Credit score is one of the most basic, determining factor... Read More

Credit Repair Myths and Facts

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

7 Consumer Credit Laws You Should Know if You are Trying to Repair Your Credit

There are seven consumer credit laws you should be aware... Read More

Credit Card Rates - Negotiating Rates with Your Credit Card Company

Ok, let's face it, everybody hates high credit card rates,... Read More

Debt Collection Agencies

Debt collection agencies are often a viable option for receiving... Read More

How To Use Your Credit Cards Wisely

Are you one of the thousands pulling your hair out... 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

Have You Checked Your Permanent Record Lately?

As a young student I feared getting bad grades because... Read More

Stop Credit Card Offers

You can stop receiving credit card offers in the mail!... Read More

How To Choose Your Credit Card Application

The articles and tips provided on this site are intended... 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

Good Credit Is Not A Good Reason To Borrow More Money After Youve Achieved Financial Freedom

The most important thing for you to remember is that... Read More

Free Credit Report ? Watch Out for Scams

Many people may still not be aware of an amendment... Read More

How to Evaluate and Raise Your Credit Score

Why do some people get offers for pre-approved credit cards... Read More

SuperCharged Secret 4, Credit Card Utopia

YOU SCRATCH MY BACK, AND I'LL BUY SOME MORE BEER!Let's... Read More

The Ghost of Expected Surprises

Here, Cratchet, what do you think you're doing?Uh, er, leaving... Read More

Reward Credit Cards: Get the Best Rewards Card Incentive Program

A good credit reward card can contribute to your retirement... Read More

Avoiding College Credit Card Traps

Congratulations college freshman! You're about to embark on one of... Read More

Myths and Truth about Credit Scoring

Credit score is the key factor determining approval of almost... Read More

Inflexible Friends and Plastic Assets, Why Money isn?t Buying Love Anymore

Consumers reject financial advice in favour of financial frivolityIt would... Read More