19,178 Identity Theft Victims Per Day - Are You One Of Them?

Identity theft statistics are shocking. And we are told that it will only become worse, before it gets any better. Are you likely to be affected? According to recent studies, up to 7,000,000 people become identity theft victims each year, in the United States alone. That's over 19,000 cases a... Read More

Credit Damage: Getting Compensated for Your Loss

Until recently lawyers for victims of credit damage had little possibility to collect for damages beyond medical treatment, lost wages and property loss. Insurance companies threw up their hands in sympathy, claiming victims can only be compensated for what can be measured - tangible goods and services. But, what happens... Read More

3 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score by 50 Points In Less Than 30 Days

In Less Than 30 Days. "What can you do to increase that set of three numbers on your credit report that can be so important with your financing?" I came across this question as I was surfing discussion groups the other day. Check out my answer: Dear Friend, Here are... Read More

To Repair Credit Is No longer Satisfactory - Learn How To Earn A Millionaires Credit In 30 Days...

To repair your bad credit does not necessarily mean that you now have a good credit, absolutely not. When most people have bad credit, they either purchase a credit repair book or seek a credit expert help. But before you do anything about your bad credit you need to understand... Read More

4 Steps to Creating Good Credit

As a consumer you've learned the importance of establishing a good credit rating with your lenders. Whether you are shopping for a new home or auto, or searching for the best deals on insurance, your credit worthiness will be judged by your credit rating or credit score.A bad credit history... Read More

Beware of Falling Minimum Payments

If you opened a credit card statement recently and were pleasantly surprised to find that your minimum payment due was lowered, don't be so quick to "jump for joy". What may appear as a small boost to your monthly budget is actually the rock that can weigh you down in... Read More

Convenience Can Be Costly

You've just opened your credit card bill and attached to your statement you find a "convenience check" included. It may already be filled out with a dollar amount such as $300, $500, or even $1,000. Your mind fills with ideas of what you could buy with this "instant" money. A... Read More

Credit Repair Scams

"Erase Bad Debt !""Remove Negative Items From Your Credit Report"You've probably seen these headlines and others just like it promising to clean up or "fix" bad credit. For someone who suffers from a bad or poor credit rating, these headlines are certainly an appealing offer.Imagine finally being able to buy... Read More

Debit Card vs. Credit Card, What Are The Differences ?

Ah, the "good old days". If you are a baby boomer, like me, then you probably remember how important it was to rush to the bank on payday. You had to get there before the teller lanes closed so that you could have your "cash allowance" for the week. Otherwise,... Read More

How Healthy Is Your Credit

There's only one way to discover the "health" of your credit. You need to examine your credit report. Your credit report is your "consumer identity" that potential lenders will use to judge your credit worthiness.Use these tips to give your credit profile the "tune-up" it needs for 2004.Tip #1- Check... Read More

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Will Inquiries Lower Your Credit Score?

What are inquiries?When you apply for credit the creditor or... Read More

The Top 5 Secrets to Managing Your Credit Cards?So They Won?t Manage You

You've probably never heard of Frank X. McNamara, but he... Read More

ChexSystems: Alternative Options for People Whove Been Checking Accounts

Individual banks elect to become members of ChexSystems, and to... Read More

Low Interest Credit Cards Have Many Advantages

When credit cards are used wisely they can be very... Read More

Credit Enhancements: Seven Tips For Enhancing Business Credit Transactions

What are the avenues available to businesses with weak credit... Read More

Guide to Credit Terms

Listed below is a useful guide to credit card terms.... Read More

Defeating Credit Card Debt With Self Control

Credit card debt is a major social problem in some... Read More

Student Credit Cards 101

Almost all students have and use student credit cards. Some... Read More

Minimum Credit Card Payments to Rise

For years, major credit card companies have allowed cardholders to... Read More

How Healthy Is Your Credit

There's only one way to discover the "health" of your... Read More

Good Credit Is a Necessity for Everyday Living

Most of us want a good credit report to obtain... Read More

Identity Theft ? Who Would Want Mine?

With all my bills who would possibly want my credit?... Read More

Pitfalls of the Credit Industry

The credit industry if rife with pitfalls. If you have... Read More

How to Avoid Credit Card Late Fees

Everyone hates late fees and being late will cost you... Read More

It Takes Credit To Build Credit

Using a credit card wisely is an important step in... Read More

Read and Understand Your Credit Card Statement

Have you ever looked at your credit card statement and... Read More

Protect Yourself Against Identity Theft

Identity theft is when someone uses, without permission, your personal... Read More

What Happens When Your Credit Is Damaged? Do You Have Recourse?

The good thing about bad credit is that you can... Read More

Credit Report Hassles

There is no end to the amount of pain that... Read More

Beginners Guide to Credit

I remember back when I was 18 and completely oblivious... Read More

Bailiffs & Council Tax - Knowing What To Do

This article is about bailiffs who may call trying to... Read More

How a Credit Card Can Be Your Friend

We have all heard countless stories of people over their... Read More

What You Need To Know About Credit Cards

What is a credit card? A credit card is... Read More

Like It Or Not, You Have A Score To Settle! Part 1

Just when most people finish with school and can stop... Read More

Five Credit Card Billing Problems and How to Fix Them

It goes without saying that your first and best defense... Read More