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» What Are the Most Common Ways to Commit Identity Theft or Fraud?

Published 26.05.2006 15:04:00 | Credit It's the number one source of consumer complaints at the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and unfortunately, it's one of the simplest crimes to commit. Identity theft involves information from your daily life, from shopping, bill-paying, and even applying for a job. Thieves take advantage of everyday opportunities to discover your personal information, including your Social Security number (SSN), bank or credit card account numbers, income, name, address, or phone number, and use it to commit fra

» The Hitchhiker's Guide To Insanity

Published 26.05.2006 15:04:00 | Credit A new sickness is plaguing the UK called Denial. Denial has resulted in a national personal debt of almost £1.1 trillion (source Credit Action). Symptoms include

» Getting Married? What Are The Finance and Credit Implications?

Published 26.05.2006 15:04:00 | Credit There is a big difference between looking after your own finances while living alone, or with parents, and living with a partner. The transition can be very difficult, especially if both partners are strongly independent, or one partner is financially weak and the other strong. In fact, it is an area of a new relationship that has many pitfalls if you do not set the ground rules from the start.

» Errors on Your Credit Report: What You Should Do

Published 26.05.2006 15:04:00 | Credit There are times when you may be turned down for credit and you do not understand why. According to the Fair Credit Reporting Act you are entitled to a free copy of your credit report if you have been denied credit because of negative items on your credit report within 60 days of the request for credit, if you are unemployed but looking for work, are on welfare, or believe that your credit report is incorrect because of fraud. You may also receive a copy of your credit report for a small fee at

» Guide to Credit Terms

Published 26.05.2006 15:04:00 | Credit Listed below is a useful guide to credit card terms. It is a list of definitions of credit card terms that may or may not be familiar to you.

» Good vs. Bad Credit Debt

Published 26.05.2006 15:04:00 | Credit Do you know the difference between good and bad credit debt? Most everyone seems to think that all debt is bad, but that is not always the case. In fact, there are some instances where good debt can actually help your financial situation.

» Various Types of Credit Cards - Part 2

Published 26.05.2006 15:04:00 | Credit Several different types of credit cards offer several different options, depending on what your needs are. Some are geared toward individual consumers while others are set up in ways that work best for small business needs. To know what type of card fits your needs, let's review a few of your options.

» Choosing the Best Low Interest Credit Card

Published 26.05.2006 15:04:00 | Credit With so many low interest credit cards on offer, how do you know which one to choose? Here is a brief guide for choosing your low interest credit card.

» Credit Cards Can Help You Get Out Of Debt

Published 26.05.2006 15:04:00 | Credit Your credit rating / credit score is based upon how you have dealt with credit previously.If you have always paid the full amount owing and never missed a payment then your credit score will be high.If you miss payments, been late paying, not paid in full each month then your credit score will be lower.If you're trying to re-build your credit or if you're young and just starting out, pay close attention the next time you receive a new card offer in the mail. When you're trying to build a positiv

» Maximizing Credit Card Rewards

Published 26.05.2006 15:04:00 | Credit In their quest to get you to sign up for their credit card, banks and financial institutions are coming up with more and higher incentives to entice you. Frequent flyer miles gave way to gas miles which opened the door for cash rebates and reward points to be used at 'our fine member merchants'. When most other things are equal (APR, annual fees, fees for transfers et al), the style of reward points and how you can make use of them can be the deciding factor in which card you choose to put in yo

» Rewards Cards - Are They Right For You?

Published 26.05.2006 15:04:00 | Credit Rewards cards have become the latest rage in the credit card industry. In the past, consumers shopped for credit cards that offered the lowest interest rate. Next came cards with low interest rates and no annual fees. Today, consumers can shop for cards based on what type of "reward" they can earn for using a specific issuer's card.

» Why Americans Find Predatory Lending Offensive

Published 26.05.2006 15:04:00 | Credit "Menis - the author translates as "indignant rage" - It is the kind of rage arising from social betrayal that impairs a person's dignity through violation of "what's right." (p21), Achilles In Viet Nam - Combat Trauma and the Undoing of Character, Jonathan Shay, M.D., Ph D.

» Warning: Todays Non Profit Credit Counselors Are Yesterdays Bill Collectors!

Published 26.05.2006 15:04:00 | Credit Here's a dirty secret, today's "non profit credit counselors" are often just front organizations paid lucrative commissions by creditors to keep consumers from declaring bankruptcy

» Building Business Credit

Published 26.05.2006 15:04:00 | Credit Most businesses want to be able to borrow money when they need it, without the owners having to guarantee the loans personally. This means less risk to the owners. But wanting to get credit for your business and actually getting it can be two different things.

» Comprehending a Credit Report

Published 26.05.2006 15:04:00 | Credit Obtaining a credit report is an excellent way to begin taking control of your financial future. It's recommended that you review your credit report once a year, not only to be aware of your standing with creditors but to also keep abreast of errors and fraud. However, once your report arrives you may have trouble making sense of it. How are you to read and understand a credit report?

» New Credit Scoring Model Could Help Millions

Published 26.05.2006 15:04:00 | Credit Mark and Beth, a young married couple in their twenties, established a goal to buy a home within the first three years of their marriage before starting a family. They budgeted and used their money wisely in order to save for the down payment. Whenever they purchased something they always paid cash - no credit cards for them. Why waste money by paying interest to a credit card company?

» How To Read Your Credit Report

Published 26.05.2006 15:04:00 | Credit The Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act, signed into law on Dec. 4, 2003, gives every American the right to a free credit report every year from each of the three major credit bureaus -- Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.

» How To Use Your Credit Cards Wisely

Published 26.05.2006 15:04:00 | Credit Are you one of the thousands pulling your hair out trying to figure out how you're going to pay your credit card bills? Using your credit cards wisely and sensibly will help you avoid financial problems and establish a strong credit rating, so here's some information to help you get your credit card problems under control.

» How To Eliminate Credit Card Debt

Published 26.05.2006 15:04:00 | Credit There is almost nothing more troublesome than having too much debt to pay each month. Consumers incur debt for many different reasons. Sometimes illness, accidents, or just bad luck can make it seem impossible to get finances under control. Other times it is simply because we spend more money than we earn. The first step toward taking control of your financial situation is to learn how to eliminate your credit card debt.

» Credit Traps Snag Consumers

Published 26.05.2006 15:04:00 | Credit Nearly 20 years ago I worked for a small consumer advocacy organization in Washington, DC. Each week we received sacks full of mail from consumers across the country requesting our list of credit cards with low interest rates and no annual fees. If you wanted a low interest rate on a credit card back then, you often had to apply to a bank in Arkansas where interest rates were capped by state law.
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