Tips On How To Apply For A Credit Card With No Credit History

Its odd that not only will bad credit work against you when applying for a loan or a credit card, but no credit will too.This doesn't seem fair right? But this is the way things work in the complicated world of consumer credit. Lenders are cautious about [ ]... Read More >>

How Much Credit Can You Actually Afford?

There many factors you should consider before making the decision to add more debt to your current financial situation. Above all you should start with the following  prerequisites before you get that new credit card or car loan: Make sure sufficient [ ]... Read More >>

Top 10 Credit Card Mistakes

Many of us who have a credit card have never been taught the do’s and dont’s of owning a credit card. Some of it might seem like common sense but you would be surprised at what many people don’t really know about credit card ownership. [ ]... Read More >>

Smart Ways To Spend Your Tax Refund

An income tax refund can never come at a bad time. The only hard thing about getting free money is deciding how to spend it. You could always blow it on some gadget you’ll forget about in a month. Or, you can spend your tax refund on something that'll [ ]... Read More >>

Some Creditors Are Hiding the True Cost of Credit

Credit card issuers are now required to include credit card repayment time and cost on the front of your billing statement, but they might be trying to skirt that new requirement. Credit card issuers are now required to give a minimum payment warning [ ]... Read More >>

A Cease and Desist Letter Can Keep Debt Collectors From Contacting You

Are you sick of debt collectors calling you at all times of the day and night? It can be very stressful to have to deal with these harassing phone calls. Would you like to cease these debt collectors from calling you ever again? A cease and desist letter [ ]... Read More >>

Ten Step Guide To Buying Your First Home

Buying your first home can be very exciting and perhaps even overwhelming. There are many things you need to know before you take the plunge of homeownership. Buying a home will depend on real estate laws and customs where you're located but there are [ ]... Read More >>

Some Credit Card Companies Are Increasing The Minimum Monthly Payment

You probably heard about the current changes Chase made regarding its 3% increase in their monthly minimum payment for certain credit cardholders.   While you might not own a Chase credit card that does not mean it cant affect you soon. More credit card [ ]... Read More >>

The Top Ten Actions That Can Hurt Your Credit Score

In a nutshell, your credit score represents your financial grade so to talk. It basically shows how well you have managed your credit. This magic number is how creditors and lenders decide if you're worthy to receive credit or a loan.  Here is a list [ ]... Read More >>

Purchasing A Home After Bankruptcy Can Be Easier Than You Think

Going through a bankruptcy can be a long agonizing process. You have to wait years before you are able to even think about getting your credit back in good standing. The day finally comes when that pesky bankruptcy drops from your credit report and you [ ]... Read More >>

Many Credit Card Companies Now Offering To Cut Credit Card Balances

According to the NY Times, many credit card companies are now willing to settle with card holders over delinquent balances. As the economy sinks deeper and deeper into financial woe, credit card companies would prefer get what they have the ability to [ ]... Read More >>

Getting The Best Mortgage Loan May Be One Mouse Click Away

If you are getting ready to buy a home then you are certainly shopping for a mortgage from a variety of different lenders. This is important because when you have more than one mortgage quote you can compare the different lenders and find the one that's [ ]... Read More >>

Does A Credit Card Charge-Off Affect My Credit?

Many people are under the impression that when a debt has been charged-off that it’s been canceled by the creditor. This is the furthest thing from the truth. The fact remains you're still responsible for paying off the debt. And although you are [ ]... Read More >>

Tips On How To Rent An Apartment With Bad Credit

Renting an apartment or home can be tough if you've bad credit. Most landlords and apartment complexes will check your credit to decide whether or not you are a good candidate to rent to. Different landlords have different credit requirements. Some might [ ]... Read More >>

What To Look For If Your Credit Card Application Gets Rejected

So you've applied for a credit card and have been waiting and waiting only to hear your application has been rejected. Your first thought is it must be my credit. This is possible but there are other reasons that you might not have thought of. Let’s [ ]... Read More >>