A credit score is a three digit figure basing on which the decision as for your creditworthiness is formed. Among the things that affects your credit score there are such factors as your full name and address, your employer’s contact information, court suits, jail arrests, bankruptcy, foreclosure, this is just to name a few. This [...]
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We know that the price of gas at the pumps have been falling in the past few weeks but the price is still higher than it was a year ago. That is why when you select your gas credit card you should select your card and make sure that it is one that gives you [...]
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Bob and Sue are real people. They are smart and resourceful, but several years ago they made some bad choices. Soon their credit was a mess. So they started their credit repair journey. Here are a few of their credit repair adventures that might shine some light on your own path. Good luck!
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Posted in Credit Card Debt on Apr 18th, 2008 No Comments »
Lawmakers say legislation is needed to curb many of the ‘unfair’ practices employed by credit card issuers.
By David Ellis, CNNMoney.com staff writer
Last Updated: April 17, 2008: 6:11 PM EDT
NEW YORK (CNNMoney.com) — Consumers, public interest groups and some federal regulators pushed lawmakers to enact sweeping changes to the credit card industry, aimed at remedying what [...]
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Published on: Friday, March 07, 2008
Written by: Brad Zimmerman
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By Cary Snyder
csnyder@wyomingnews.com
CHEYENNE — The three-digit number can make or break you.
It can mean the difference between affording the home of your dreams or continuing to devote a significant portion of your income to rent.
The friend — or foe — is your credit score.
But when it comes to knowing how to build a high score [...]
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Posted in Credit Card Debt on Feb 21st, 2008 No Comments »
NEW YORK (MarketWatch) — News item: On Feb. 7 legislation called the Credit Cardholders Bill of Rights Act of 2008 was introduced into the House of Representatives.
The bill, HR 5244, was introduced by Rep. Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., who also happens to be the chairwoman of the House Financial Institutions and Consumer Credit subcommittee — [...]
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From LaToya Irby,
Your Guide to Credit / Debt Management.
About.com
A recent survey conducted by GFK Roper Public Affairs holds that the average American household has over $9,000 in credit card debt. The survey also reveals that 90% of respondents say they have less than the average amount of credit card debt.
The survey analysis alludes to the [...]
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