Keeping You Informed on All Things
Related to Credit in 2010
Is
Credit Repair Legal?
Mar. 1, 2010
After working in this industry for 9 years, it
amazes me that I still get this question from hundreds of people
every single year. Even in 2010, when over 70% of Americans today
have problems on their credit report, it’s amazing that people
continue to ask this question. Let me break down the facts for you.
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The
Truth About Credit Repair Companies
Mar. 1, 2010
Thinking about hiring a credit repair company to
help you fix your bad credit? Learn the truth about them and realize
what you could be getting yourself into before you get started.
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Can
You Buy a Home with Bad Credit in 2010? (Part 2 of 10)
Feb. 24, 2010
In part 2 of this article series, we are
discussing another way you can buy a home with bad credit.
If you have credit problems, don't expect
to be able to go to a traditional bank to get financing. You'll need
to consider these alternative methods of financing a home.
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Your
Credit Report Can Get Your Fired!
Feb. 23, 2010
Do you have bad credit and think it won't affect you at work? Think
again! In 2010, employers are increasingly conducting credit checks
as a standard part of the hiring and promotion process. Today’s job
market is much too competitive to miss out on an opportunity or end
up getting fired because you're sitting there with bad credit and
haven't done anything about it.
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Can
You Buy a Home with Bad Credit in 2010?
Feb. 22, 2010
The housing market
is much different in 2010 than it was years ago. After working in
the real estate industry for the past nine years, one of the most
common questions I’m asked on a daily basis is if it’s still
possible to buy a home if you have bad credit.
In this 10-part series, I will be discussing
10 ways to purchase a home if you have
credit-related issues.
Read More...
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How to Find the Right
Credit Repair Company
Jan.
14, 2010
How do you know
if a credit repair company you're about to trust with your most
personal information with is the best choice for your needs? Are
there warning signs to look for? Which features should you consider,
and which ones should you discard as sales hype?
We’ve compiled a
list of guidelines that you should look for when trying to find a
good credit repair company. They are in no order of importance, but
should all be considered when you’re looking for the best company to
handle your credit repair needs.
Read the Full Article
Here
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The Current Credit Crisis Will Affect Us All
Jan. 8, 2010
Some of the news being reported about
the current American credit crisis hits home more than others.
The current credit crunch is the one
area that many consumers think they can sidestep if their financial
situation is not perilous. After all, the term "credit crunch" was
just put into the Concise Oxford English Dictionary, defined as "a
severe shortage of money or credit," so anyone with decent credit or
stable cash flow is likely to believe that credit headlines
represent someone else's problems.
Read the Full Article
Here
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5
People Who Always Watch Your Credit Report
Jan 2, 2010
Yes, the better your
credit score the easier (and cheaper) it is to borrow money. But
these days, more than ever, your credit score is becoming your
life's little report card.
For starters, 87% of all credit reports have an error. Even worse,
according to the Consumer Federation of America, some 31% have an
error that could reduce a credit score by 50 points or more. Ouch!
Who's Watching?
Next, here’s a list of people (besides creditors) that are
constantly keeping an eye on your credit:
Read the Full Article
Here
