The Secret of a Budget
I WENT EVERY DAY DOING THE SAME THING AND GETTING NO WHERE, then finally I started tracking my results so I could improve my spending.
What you will see in a credit report
Here is a list of what you will see on a credit report: Accounts/Trade lines: This includes credit cards, auto loans, mortgages, real estate, installment loans and revolving debt like department store cards. The report will include information on the accounts such as the balance, payment history, terms, and account status - such as whether the account was put into bankruptcy, charged off, or repossessed.
The Real Scoop on Credit Counseling
You have probably seen ads on television, the radio, and the internet promoting to “lower your interest rates,” “reduce your monthly payments,” “end collection calls,” and “get you on the road to financial freedom.”
Repairing Your Credit Score
Don’t despair if you find yourself with a less than desirable credit score and credit history. You are human and can make mistakes. It’s natural. The key to this is recognize that your spending habits are out of control, your credit has been damaged, and then vow to never get yourself back in the same situation after you have gotten your credit repaired.
How to Pay off Collections
Collection companies have done a great job over the years of convincing consumers that paying off collections will raise their credit scores. Many are actually surprised to learn that paying off collections will actually lower their credit scores.
How Long Is Too Long
How Long Do Negative Items Stay on Your Credit Report?
Improving a 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.
Top Errors Banks and Credit Reporting Agencies are failing to Correct after a Dispute
The Consumer paid the account balance in Full but the credit report still shows the consumer owes the creditor: The account was paid in full and should be reporting a zero balance.
Who are the federal loan servicers for the U.S. Department of Education?
Additionally, FedLoan Servicing publishes reports identifying the borrowers that we service. When we first add loans for your school to our system, we will contact you to alert you of your loan volume and to discuss reports available to track your student population with us.
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.
