Credit Report Archive for March, 2010

• Manage your Credit Report Better

  by Andy Snyder

  A credit report is very important to analyze the various credit activities that one undertakes. It is like the report card that a school going kid receives for the academic work that he or she has done. The credit report can be broadly categorized into four different categories, the personal information, the credit history, public hearings and enquiries. Each of these categories has their own importance associated with them. The personal information consists of your name, your banking account numbers, … (more) March 3, 2010

• Why You Should Learn to Read Your Credit Report

  by Faye Mergel
  

  A common mistake amongst a lot of credit cardholders is that they do not really take time to learn how to read credit reports. Back in the day, this would be understandable because credit reports were quite difficult to read. Today, however, credit reports are much easier to handle. Moreover, cases of identity theft have been increasing not just in America, but all over the world. Thus, there really is no reason cardholders should not take initiative in learning how … (more) March 3, 2010

• Fed Takes Steps Against Shady Web Sites Offering “Free” Credit Reports

  by Faye Mergel
  

  Owing to the delicate situation of the economy, consumers are keeping a close eye on their finances and making sure that they will not be getting any surprises in their credit standings. The increased consciousness among consumers regarding their credit standing has led to an increase in consumers taking the time and effort to check out their credit reports. Checking out their credit reports is perhaps one of the healthiest things that consumers can do regarding their financial standing. In … (more) March 1, 2010