Dangers of giving out your Social Security Number
It has become so common for consumers to simply hand… Read More »Dangers of giving out your Social Security Number
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4 Facts to Consider before opening a Store Credit Card
If you open a store credit card this holiday season… Read More »4 Facts to Consider before opening a Store Credit Card
Where to get an unsecured business credit card for bad credit
Entrepreneurs and business owners with bad credit have few options for unsecured business credit cards. You may have to start with one designed for bad credit.
Consumers dealing with Portfolio and Encore may be due a refund
Two of the Nation’s Largest Debt Collectors Will Refund $60… Read More »Consumers dealing with Portfolio and Encore may be due a refund
Paying off credit card debt may significantly raise credit scores
Assuming you do not have a ton of collection accounts,… Read More »Paying off credit card debt may significantly raise credit scores
Rent payments can be reported to credit bureaus for a fee
Nontraditional payment histories like rent and utilities can be reported… Read More »Rent payments can be reported to credit bureaus for a fee
How Income Affects Your Credit Score
First, income is not a factor in credit reports and… Read More »How Income Affects Your Credit Score
Credit scores can impact what you pay for car insurance
Car insurance and your credit scores should be two separate… Read More »Credit scores can impact what you pay for car insurance
How to Start 2016 with Better Credit Scores
It’s August and summer is beginning to wind down. Don’t… Read More »How to Start 2016 with Better Credit Scores
How to Dispute Late Payments with Creditor or Credit Bureau
There are several strategies to dispute late payments and it may be worth the hassle because one late payment can zap up to 100 points from a good credit score.