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Credit Information
INTEREST BEWARE, THERE'S SAFETY IN NUMBERS!Note: The following is
part 2 of a 5 part series, Over the course of these 5 articles, I
am going to introduce you to several methods for maximizing the
use and benefits of the best Credit Cards and offers on the
market today. This information, when used in conjunction with one
another, is unlike anything you've ever seen before.
I AM THE CONSUMER. AND I HAVE LOW-RATE SUPER-POWERS!Note: The
following is part 1 of a 5 part series.
So-called "credit repair" companies claim they can remove
negative information from credit reports. Advertising as "Credit
Advisors," "Credit Rating Correction Services" or "Credit
Consultants," they trumpet variations on this message: "Turned
down because of bad credit? We can help!" Many of these companies
charge hundreds if not thousands of dollars for the promise to
"clean up" bad credit reports.
Your credit file may not reflect all your credit accounts.
Although most national department store and all-purpose bank
credit card accounts will be included in your file, not all
creditors supply information to credit bureaus : Some travel,
entertainment, gasoline card companies, local retailers, and
credit unions are among those creditors that don't.
Your credit report--a type of consumer report--contains
information about where you work and live and how you pay your
bills. It also may show whether you've been sued or arrested or
have filed for bankruptcy.
Creditors will measure your credit rating based on the following
three main things.CapacityCollateralCharacterThe three "C's" show
creditors your:"Capacity" or income to pay the debt"Collateral"
or assets to secure the obligation"Character" shows your
compliance to repay the debt1.
Ok, let's face it, everybody hates high credit card rates, and
they drain hard earned money out of your wallet. As a valued
consumer, it is apparent that you learn how to negotiate to get
the absolute best rate that you possibly can.
With today's credit card companies, there are many opportunities
to get your cards rate of 21% or more reduced. The higher the
amount of interest your card charges will cost you more for a
simple purchase and ultimately may take you years to pay off
instead of months, should you make the minimum payment allowed.
There will come a day when you need credit. You may want to buy a
home or a car and your credit rating will become very important
to help make these dreams come true.
#1 Make sure mistakes aren't hurting your credit.Reviewing your
credit report can help you avoid costly errors.
Sometimes life lands you in a situation that causes your credit
to suffer. A job loss or illness can send your credit rating
south leaving you with nothing to do about it.
Everyone hates late fees and being late will cost you dearly
these days. For some credit cards today, if you are late, you
will have to shell out as much as $40 each time.
Credit and charge card fraud costs cardholders and issuers
hundreds of millions of dollars each year. While theft is the
most obvious form of fraud, it can occur in other ways.
There is a lot of confusion surrounding UK credit ratings, credit
scores, credit blacklists, credit reports, and credit files. This
guide to your credit rating aims to give you the facts you need.
1. Choosing A new credit cardThere are many reasons for choosing
a new credit card.
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