Credit Education Archive for June, 2010

• Tips for credit repair

  by Janet Lacey

  When your credit score is abysmally low, there are certain things that you need to do in order to rectify it and once again appear financially viable. Many people don t know about the different ways in which they can repair their credit and hence, end up paying the price later … (more) June 28, 2010

• The relevance of Credit score in today’s world

  by Janet Lacey

  Almost everyone would have heard about credit scores today. After all, a credit score is what defines your financial status in the society and it is in your best interest to make sure that you maintain it at a good value. People often get carried away and spend more than … (more) June 25, 2010

• Should you be worried about a low credit score?

  by Janet Lacey

  Many people are pretty serious about their low credit score, but not everyone is so bothered about them. In fact, some people even go the extent of not particularly caring too much about them and only worrying about it when they notice that their creditors are refusing to give them … (more) June 22, 2010

• Myths about Credit reports you should know

  by Janet Lacey

  The concept of credit rating and the associated scores is such a big phenomenon that people actually get scared when you talk about it. The truth is that credit reports aren t really something you need to be afraid of and probably something that you can use to your advantage if … (more) June 18, 2010

• Who should worry about identity theft?

  by Janet Lacey

  When you read about identity theft in the newspaper every other day, it might get you wondering as to who exactly should be worried about this phenomenon and whether you too could end up a victim later on. The truth is that there are no strict guidelines related to the … (more) June 15, 2010

• What a credit score can say about you

  by Janet Lacey

  If you think being rich and not caring much about paying of bills can be a lifestyle worth continuing, think again. If you don t pay heed to the mounting bills, you are bound to end up in a financial mess. Most people who seem to have a problem with their … (more) June 12, 2010

• How to get a better credit report

  by Janet Lacey

  If you are unhappy with how your credit report looks like right now and want to know if there are any ways that you can use to improve it, then it might interest you to know that there are actually methods now that you can use to build the score. … (more) June 8, 2010

• Measures to protect oneself from identity theft

  by Janet Lacey

  A problem that is rearing its head every now and then is that of protecting your identity. In fact, many people don t know how valuable their identity is and end up risking it for no good reason. In fact, most people who are victims of identity theft often don t even … (more) June 5, 2010

• Is it important to look at your credit report?

  by Janet Lacey

  Many people take their credit rating for granted and only bother about it much later, when they seem to have a problem with it. This is usually much later, when the number of options that they have to restore their credit rating is significantly lesser. If you too happen to … (more) June 1, 2010