Cosigning a loan can be a loving gesture, especially since it is usually done for a family member. But if you do choose to do this, keep in mind how dangerous this is. The reality is cosigning a loan can destroy your credit. Most people don’t think about that at the time that they cosign […]
Why You Need Your Credit Scores from All Three Credit Bureaus
There are dozens of credit monitoring services available, each offering its own unique level of service. But since credit monitoring companies are trying to operate profitably, they do cut corners. One way to do this is by providing your credit report and credit scores from just one of the three major credit bureaus. This may […]
How to Spot Credit Repair Scams
Few people are as vulnerable to scams as people who have credit problems. After all, bad credit makes it hard to get a loan, an insurance policy, or even certain jobs. It’s only natural to want to do something – anything – that will improve both your credit report and your credit score. But the […]
Why You Need to Eliminate Credit Stress as Soon as Possible
Credit problems usually start small. Over time, the same problem that you have with one creditor affects your standing with others. By then you’re almost certainly experiencing credit stress, and it is having an effect on virtually all areas of your life. If this sounds familiar, then you need to eliminate credit stress as soon […]
Why It’s So Hard to Eliminate Credit Card Debt
There are all kinds of strategies when it comes to eliminating credit card debt – entire books have even been written on the subject. But anyone who has tried to do it knows it’s much easier said than done. After all, that’s why so many people struggle with huge amounts of credit card debt. The […]
Creating a Debt Payment Priority When You Have Credit Problems
If you have too much debt, and are already experiencing credit problems, you will need to create a debt payment priority. That will help you determine which of several credit obligations needs to be paid first, and which you may be forced to delay if you don’t have the money to pay. And just as […]
Why You Must Repair Your Credit Before Buying a Home
The time to repair your credit for buying a home is well before you even apply for a mortgage. This is especially true if your credit report reveals multiple credit problems. It’s not always possible to get credit issues fixed quickly, and if you have more than a few, the task is that much more […]
Your Debt-to-Income Ratio and Its Effect on Your Credit
Debt-to-income ratio – commonly known as “DTI” in the lending universe – is a major lending criteria any time you apply for a loan. And even if you are not applying for a loan, it is an important measure of how well you are doing in managing your credit, and whether or not you’ve taken […]
Are You the Best Person to Fix Your Credit Problems?
There are books and blogs about how to fix your own credit problems. And while there’s some merit to the information they provide, the one issue that they dance away from is the fact that most people are not qualified to fix their own credit problems. This is usually the result of a complex mix […]
Why Using Payday Loans Signals Big Trouble
Payday loans are loans for people who can’t get other types of loans. There are several reasons why that happens, but if you are using payday loans on a regular basis it’s time to get help. Because they are so expensive, payday loans put the borrower into a vicious cycle that is not easy to […]
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