Creditor Sues
WHEN THE CREDITOR SUES, WHAT ARE MY RIGHTS? Important Note: The following fact sheet is not intended to substitute for legal advice. It only highlights your most important rights with respect to
5 Basic Tips on How to Manage Your Credit Card
Pay on Time Paying your credit card account on time helps you avoid late fees as well as penalty interest rates applied to your account, and helps you maintain a good credit record. A good credit record leads to a higher credit score, which helps you qualify for lower interest rates. Know the date your payment is due. If your bill is due at an inconvenient time of the month–for example, if it’s due on the 10th and you get paid on the 15th–contact your credit card company to see if they will change your billing cycle to fit your cash flow.
How Long Do Negative Items Stay on Your Credit Report?
How Long Do Negative Items Stay on Your Credit Report?
Improving your FICO score
Payment History Tips Pay your bills on time. Delinquent payments and collections can have a major negative impact on your FICO® score. If you have missed payments, get current and stay current. The longer you pay your bills on time, the better your credit score.
Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act
The federal Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) promotes the accuracy, fairness, and privacy of information in the files of consumer reporting agencies. There are many types of consumer reporting agencies, including credit bureaus and specialty agencies (such as agencies that sell information about check writing histories, medical records, and rental history records). Here is a summary of your major rights under the FCRA. For more information, including information about additional rights, go to www.ftc.gov/credit or write to: Consumer Response Center, Room 130-A, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20580.
TransUnion, Equifax and Experian Agree to Overhaul Credit Reporting Practices
The nation’s giant credit reporting agencies — which keep records on more than 200 million individuals and influence their ability to obtain credit — have agreed to overhaul their approach to fixing errors and their treatment of medical debts on consumers’ reports.