Category Archives: Credit

Pre-paid cards are very safe to use since there is no risk of going into debt. Since the money you use on a prepaid card is your own money that you put in there, it really is not any different than paying with cash. So, you never have to pay interest, and you don’t run the risk of overspending, and then not being able to pay for what you spent. Once your money is gone, the card stops working. You will then have to pay using some other form of money, perhaps cash or debit, if you want......
The downfall of the credit score is one of the most raking things that may happen to the financial status of a person. In fact the point is that if the credit score of a person falls he will automatically loose his ability to get bank loans like home loan, car loans, mortgage loans and other such loans. When any person requests for a loan to any bank it is natural that the bank enquires about the credit score of the person and if it is found to be in a bad condition or already under debt t......
Credit card debt can get out control very quickly if you get a handle on them. Large debts can wreck household finances. Instead of spending money on things you need now, you are paying credit card bills for items that you forgot you bought years ago. Several late payments can tack on late payment fees which can turn into over the limit fees if you go over your limit. Here are some reasons to consider consolidating your debt. Your Interest Is Too High Interest rates can creep up if miss a ......
Credit repair can be done yourself, but often times you will be able to repair your credit even more by going through a third party, such as a credit repair company. A credit repair company not only knows what to look for on credit reports to help repair your credit, but they are also trained to negotiate as well, and can even negotiate to a lower interest rate, thus enabling you to pay your required payments on time. Always paying your payments on time will not only repair your credit, bu......
A big part of identity theft prevention is knowing the different types of identity theft that can ruin your credit and make your personal, professional, and financial life difficult for a very long time. It’s in your best interests to become familiar with the most common types of identity theft, since knowledge is the best defense against becoming a victim. To that end, here are the most common identity theft types: Opening a new credit account or using an existing one This is the ......
Credit card allows people to have the capability of buying goods without using cash. Everyone likes to have the convenience of buying goods without having to use cash. It is not only troublesome but also dangerous to bring cash with you while shopping around. To avoid attention, you should carry credit card instead of cash when shopping at the store. People that often buy expensive goods will find credit cards helpful. You don’t get charged with interest fee when you pay back your cr......
Personal bankruptcy comes into focus when you as an individual admit to being unable to pay up your debts thereby asking a bankruptcy court to relieve you of your obligations or offer you better terms for repayments. Most people prefer declaring their inability to pay up debts so as to get a chance to start all over again even though it means that they have to give up most of their assets to settle the outstanding debts. Personal bankruptcy can also be termed as a legal procedure allowing ......
This method is good if you are rebuilding or building credit for the first time. Save $500-$1000 and then visit various banks with your credit report in hand asking them whether they do secure passbook loans based on your savings. Once they agree, ask the loan officer if there is a prepayment penalty, what the interest rate is, and what credit bureaus they report to. Apply for a 12-month passbook loan, then with the loan from the first bank, go to another bank and open a second passbook lo......
You can try to repair your credit yourself if your credit is not good, but chances are, a credit repair company will be able to do so much more for you than what you would be able to do for yourself. Even if you are able to do some credit repair on your own, and you may even feel good about the results, the amount you pay to a credit repair company will most likely save you many times that amount, especially in the long run. Lots of times, credit repair companies can get your interest even......