Tackling Bad Credit With The Fair Credit Reporting Act

Tackling Bad Credit With The Fair Credit Reporting Act

What is Bad Credit?

Bad credit is when your credit report score or the ‘FICO report’ score is below par. If you have bad credit, you will have to put up with high interest rates, and may not be eligible for personal loans and mortgages. In addition to this, you may have to face penalties as well.

What is the

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When Was the Last Time You Monitored Your Credit Report?

When Was the Last Time You Monitored Your Credit Report?

If every major financial activity of yours is summarized into a single piece of paper, it will turn out to be a very important document, right? Your Credit report is an important document and the one with a positive credit history can be an excellent financial tool. You can use it to get a loan from a bank, a credit

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Which Type of Credit Do I Choose?

Which Type of Credit Do I Choose?

Lots of us face this question if we’re in the position to access new credit, and that is what type of credit do you choose? There are several different types of credit extended in numerous ways. For instance there are charge cards which usually don’t set a limit BUT require payment in full every 30 days. Next you have your

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Get Your Credit Established and Start Saving Too!

Get Your Credit Established and Start Saving Too!

As a retired banker I realize it has always more difficult to get a good credit rating started because you may have little or no credit or maybe some credit problems hanging around from your college days. This will give you an almost certain solution and help you start building some savings as well.

Many times first time car buyers

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How to Fix Your Credit Score and Maintain Good Credit

How to Fix Your Credit Score and Maintain Good Credit

One of the most frustrating things is seeing people get out of debt but then get right back into it. Sometimes we know what’s bad for us, but we do it anyway. Next thing you know, you’ve got collectors calling at all hours.

How can you fix your credit score and maintain that healthy credit rating long into the future?

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