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How Identity Theft Impacts Your Credit Score
Published: 30/04/2010 by RateNerd in Credit Repair, Credit Score, Identity Theft
Because thirty-five percent of a person’s credit score consists of payment history, an identity thief who steals someone’s Social Security number to open fraudulent accounts can cause that person’s credit score to plummet if these bills go unpaid.
Should You Walk Away from Your Mortgage?
Published: 16/07/2010 by RateNerd in Credit History, Credit Repair, Credit Report, Credit Score
Owing more on your mortgage than your house is worth may seem like a bad investment. But the alternative - choosing to default on your mortgage even if you can afford the monthly payments - will take a significant toll on your credit rating.
8 Ways To Boost Your Credit Score
Published: 13/05/2010 by Consumer Credit Guide in Credit History, Credit Repair, Credit Report, Credit Score
With the economy so down, 620 is the minimum for getting a loan, but people really need credit score around 700, preferably 720, to get something with decent rates. Here are eight ways to boost your credit score.
25% Of Consumers Credit Scores Below 599
Published: 12/07/2010 by Consumer Credit Guide in Credit History, Credit Repair, Credit Report, Credit Score
More Americans' credit scores sink to new lows. Now 1 in 4 American consumers are deemed risky as more credit scores sink to lows of 599 or less. See what you can do to boost your credit score now.
Credit Repair User Review Site Helps Consumers Find Reputable Local Credit Repair Service Companies
Published: 20/09/2010 by Consumer Credit Guide in Credit Repair
In response to rising concern over credit report errors, ConsumerCreditGuide.org announces the launch of its website at http://ConsumerCreditGuide.org. ConsumerCreditGuide.org lists over 3,000 local and national credit repair service companies.
What Goes Into A Credit Score?
Published: 16/05/2010 by Consumer Credit Guide in Credit Repair, Credit Report, Credit Score, Credit History
Now is the time to get savvy about your finances and credit standing – being clueless about any aspect of your credit health can really cost you. Make sure you understand what goes into a credit score, and what information is on your credit report.