Archive for October, 2011
Identity theft occurs when your personal and private information falls into the wrong hands. On March 13, another incident of stolen information occurred, this time involving over 11000 college students across America. The students were not informed until at least a month later and are told to go on consumerinfo.com to sign up for one year of free credit report and monitoring, courtesy of the company that lost the important information. the FTC had sued consumerinfo in the past for being deceptive. decide for yourself if you are involved– Visit FTC.gov for more information on identity theft. www.ftc.gov find out more by visiting google.com and typing in consumerinfo sued in the search.
Todd Moisa
So you need to get a car loan to help you get that car you’ve been dreaming about. But you got a little problem because it seems your credit score is a little low and maybe your debt is a little high. But the truth is you can still get a car loan if you have bad credit! There are just some things you need to know and do to make sure that even though your credit isn’t so good you can still get a loan that won’t take all your jack every month. First, make sure you know your credit score so you know where you stand. Generally speaking, the lower your score, the more difficult it will be to get an auto loan. Also check your credit report to make sure there aren’t incorrect items showing that might make your credit score look worse than it really is. Essentially, the more problem areas on your credit report mean that lenders are going to be less likely to want to loan you money. But that said even if you’ve gone through bankruptcy you can still probably get a car loan. So don’t get upset because that can lead to all sorts of health issues like indigestion. Once you know your particular situation then find a good and reputable lender. You can find out how good a lender is by checking with the Better Business Bureau as well as searching out other places on the web that can tell you about businesses that can help keep you from getting ripped off. There are a lot of lenders that specialize in getting car loans for people who have bad credit, even if you’re in bankruptcy, these …
Jama Mounger
OBAMA PARODY FREE CREDIT REPORT SPOOF parodies spoofs paul shanklin rush limbaugh glenn beck tea party comedy funny
Larry Scoleri
prepaidcreditcardz.org . Prepaid credit cards for teens plus student credit cards. Video explains the first steps to owning a full credit card, from the info and articles Credit Cardz web site.
Caryn Pocasangre
baby singing free credit report commercial
Cameron Penta
Equifax credit reports can help you build up your credit score and help you keep an eye on your finances.
Aimee
Boost your credit score with credit restoration by Credit Repair Advocates. Call 1-800-601-3401. Or visit www.crawg.com and click get started to improve your credit score TODAY! Having trouble getting approved for a car, mortgate, loan or credit card? We can legally remove items from your credit report, increasing your credit score and saving you money by getting better interest rates.
Dannie Pinski
IF A CONSUMER DISPUTES AN ITEM ON HIS/HER CREDIT REPORT AND THE CONSUMER DOES NOT AGREE WITH THE CREDIT REPORTING AGENCY’S “INVESTIGATION” AND THIS ITEM CONTINUES TO BE A PART OF THE CONSUMER’S CREDIT REPORT, PER THE FAIR CREDIT REPORTING ACT, THE CONSUMER HAS A RIGHT TO ADD A 100 WORD STATEMENT (MORE DEPENDING ON YOUR STATE) TO HIS/HER CREDIT FILE GIVING HIS/HER SIDE OF THE STORY.
Elena
Why Do I Need To Check My Credit Report? Learning the basics of the credit report process, and keeping your credit report free of errors, is essential to good financial health. Credit bureau collects, maintains, and provides your report to landlords, businesses, and employers who need to check your financial responsibility. It’s wise to check your credit report frequently for signs of fraud. If someone obtains your social security number, only a few additional pieces of information are necessary to commit fraud in your name. Common types of identity theft include fraudulent bank accounts, credit cards, utilities, and loans. According to the FTC, victims of identity theft spend an average of 175 hours and $800 to clear their names. Early detection is the key to avoid suffering long-term financial consequences. What is a Credit Score? Your personal credit score is a number from 349-849 which stands for your credit risk. The higher numbers are considered less likely to default. Credit scores come from mathematical formulas that measure many variables in your credit report such as payment history, public records, and debt to income ratio. Why Do I Need To Check My Credit Score? A good credit score is your passport to competitive interest rates for mortgages, cars, credit card offers, job offers, insurance premiums and more. A strong score is worth money because it saves you excess costs, so don’t ignore it. For example, see how a fixed 30-year mortgage payment varies …
Clint Mcgrain
MYTH #13: Paying My Credit Cards Will Increase My Credit Score REALITY: Making your credit card payments on time will give you a good payment history and over time this does have a positive impact on your credit score. However, if you want your score to quickly improve, pay down the balance on your credit cards. This will cause your revolving “utilization rate” to become lower, increasing your credit score. 5 SURPRISING THINGS THAT HURT YOUR CREDIT SCORE When A Credit Card Company Does Not Report Your Credit Limits Credit card companies, who report to the credit bureaus, are required to report your payment history, your current balance and your credit card limit. In some cases, credit card issuers report your highest usage on your credit card as your credit card limit and not the actual limit. It is important that they accurately report your credit card limit, as it affects your utilization rate and ultimately your credit score. Be sure to check your credit reports to confirm accurate credit reporting. Closing a Zero Balance Credit Card With 30% of your FICO credit score being based on your utilization rate, it is recommended that you never close a credit card. Even if you have an account you are not using, it is going to help your utilization rate and in turn raise your credit score. If you have a credit card you haven’t used in a while, we recommend you make a small purchase at least every other month in order to keep the card active. Renting a Car with a Debit Card …
Miles Bigalk