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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.

Free Credit Reports: From The 3 Major Credit Bureaus!


Get your credit report online for FREE. Many financial advisors suggest that you periodically review your credit report for inaccuracies or omissions.

Stop Credit Card Offers


You can stop receiving credit card offers in the mail! It's really easy to do - just phone 1-888-567-8688 and follow the prompts and provide the requested information including Social Security number, date of birth, etc.Do this for every adult member of your household, including college students.

Secured Credit Cards- Consumer Tips


Whether you have no credit or damaged credit, secured credit cards are a good tool for building a good credit history.Several months ago Tom, a member of CreditBoards.

Student Credit Cards 101


If you're a college student, you probably already have a credit card. If not, you may have plans to get one or more soon.

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.

How To Eliminate Credit Card Debt


There is almost nothing more troublesome than having too much debt to pay each month. Consumers incur debt for many different reasons.

How To Use Your Credit Cards Wisely


Are you one of the thousands pulling your hair out trying to figure out how you're going to pay your credit card bills? Using your credit cards wisely and sensibly will help you avoid financial problems and establish a strong credit rating, so here's some information to help you get your credit card problems under control.Credit cards are convenient for buying things now and paying later.

How To Read Your Credit Report


The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, signed into law on Dec. 4, 2003, gives every American the right to a free credit report every year from each of the three major credit bureaus -- Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.

New Credit Scoring Model Could Help Millions


Mark and Beth, a young married couple in their twenties, established a goal to buy a home within the first three years of their marriage before starting a family. They budgeted and used their money wisely in order to save for the down payment.

Comprehending a Credit Report


Obtaining a credit report is an excellent way to begin taking control of your financial future. It's recommended that you review your credit report once a year, not only to be aware of your standing with creditors but to also keep abreast of errors and fraud.

Building Business Credit


Most businesses want to be able to borrow money when they need it, without the owners having to guarantee the loans personally. This means less risk to the owners.

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


Here's a dirty secret, today's "non profit credit counselors" are often just front organizations paid lucrative commissions by creditors to keep consumers from declaring bankruptcy!In the "debt collection biz", creditors will sell your outstanding debt along with the debt of hundreds of others to a collection agency for cash up front.The collection agencies will work this debt until they've made all the money they can.

Why Americans Find Predatory Lending Offensive


"Menis - the author translates as "indignant rage" - It is the kind of rage arising from social betrayal that impairs a person's dignity through violation of "what's right." (p21), Achilles In Viet Nam - Combat Trauma and the Undoing of Character, Jonathan Shay, M.

Rewards Cards - Are They Right For You?


Rewards cards have become the latest rage in the credit card industry. In the past, consumers shopped for credit cards that offered the lowest interest rate.

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