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Teaching Kids How To Use Credit
Published: 18/05/2010 by Consumer Credit Guide in Credit Cards, Credit Report, Credit Score, Debt, Credit History
To prepare your children for successful financial futures, you open savings accounts, pay allowances, and teach them to spend wisely.
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.
Are You Financially Fit?
Published: 20/06/2010 by Charlie Kimball in Credit Cards, Credit Report, Credit Score, Debt
Just as you take care of your physical health in preparation for summer fun, you need to pay attention to your financial well-being as well - and not just when the weather's warm, but all year round. And just as the key to losing weight is to eat few
How To Get A Free Credit Score
Published: 05/06/2010 by RateNerd in Credit Report, Credit Score
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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.
How Foreclosure Impacts Your Credit Score
Published: 29/04/2010 by RateNerd in Credit Score
If you’re one of the millions who have lost a home to foreclosure, don’t lose heart. There’s still hope for your credit, and you may even be able to buy another home.
How A Divorce Can Impact Your Credit Report
Published: 02/05/2010 by RateNerd in Credit History, Credit Report, Credit Score
Whether you're considering a separation or filing for divorce, it's important that you give your credit special attention. Your credit can have a significant impact on your ability to start this new chapter of life with the resources you need. Here
Protecting Your Credit Worthiness
Published: 14/05/2010 by Consumer Credit Guide in Credit History, Credit Report, Credit Score
As interest rates rise and credit limits across the country plummet – even among the best credit holders -- an increasing number of Americans are struggling to hang on to their current credit card terms. Here's how to protect your credit standing.
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.