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Authorized User Accounts Versus Joint Account Holders

August 23, 2010 | Posted in Credit

In the past, many credit repair companies and even individuals have used authorized user accounts as a way to fix credit. If one person who had bad credit became an authorized user on another person’s credit card, the credit card owner’s good credit and payment history could pull up the authorized user’s credit score. At …

Credit Score Changes in FICO 08

August 23, 2010 | Posted in Credit

The FICO score is the most common credit score used by lenders to determine whether they will extend you credit. FICO is named after its developer, the Fair Isaac Company. In January, there were changes made in order to update the credit scoring model. This new model is called FICO 08 and is now used …

Credit Cards and Your Credit Score

August 23, 2010 | Posted in Credit

Many people aren’t aware of how much their credit score affects their lives until they try to buy a car or get a mortgage. A low credit score can even impact your ability to get a new job! If you’re ready to improve your credit score, one of the best places to start is with …

Avoid the Stress of Collections Calls

August 23, 2010 | Posted in Credit

One of the most annoying and stressful phone calls to receive is one from a debt collector. Everybody dreads this kind of call, and some even stop answering the phone when they don’t recognize the number calling. The calls can become quite harassing, especially when you get an extra pushy collections agent. These types of …

Credit Quick Fixes to Get You Back on Track

August 23, 2010 | Posted in Credit

When it comes to an attempt to fix credit problems, there are many tips that can help you. Looking for resources the can offer you tips on credit quick fixes can help you make a big difference in your credit with very little effort. There is even the option of using something like credit repair …

A Simple Lost Wallet Can Be the Cause of Many Credit Woes

August 23, 2010 | Posted in Credit

We misplace things all the time. From the television remote to our car keys, things are constantly being moved and temporarily forgotten. When you make a mistake like this, the worst case scenario is usually a few minutes of frustration. When you accidentally leave your wallet on the table in a favorite restaurant or it …

Avoid Bankruptcy by Repairing Your Credit on Your Own

August 23, 2010 | Posted in Credit

In these trying economic times, many of us have amassed some amount of debt, whether it be smaller and more manageable or so big that you are not quite sure where to begin cleaning it all up. In recent years, there have been many layoffs, failed businesses, and much inflation of the dollar. Our own …

Understanding Credit Inquiries and How They Affect Your Credit

August 23, 2010 | Posted in Credit

When it comes to understanding credit, there are many resources that can help you. Before you attempt the daunting task of fixing credit, you’ll want to gain at least some understanding of the various things that could have affected your credit, as well as the best ways to fix it. Credit inquiries are something to …

Can Too Many Credit Inquiries Damage My Credit Score?

August 23, 2010 | Posted in Credit

When thinking of all of the ways that your credit score can be improved or made worse, few people give much thought to the inquiries that they perform. While ordering your credit report from one of the major credit bureaus is what is known as a “soft inquiry” and has no negative effects, inquiries made …

Credit Report Debt Has a Statute of Limitations

August 23, 2010 | Posted in Credit

Are you one of the millions of Americans with old, negative debt on your credit report? If so, you are certainly not alone. Worse still, many of these people have debt on their reports that simply should not be there. This isn’t just a reference to people who have become the victims of identity theft, …

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