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Credit Reports and Credit Scores
November 24, 2004 What Is a Credit Report? A credit report is a report from a credit bureau containing detailed information bearing on credit-worthiness, including the individual's credit history. A typical credit report includes the following: Personal information. ... more...

Are Authorized Users at Risk?
January 6, 2003, revised April 23, 2003 "In applying for a mortgage recently, I found that the interest rate quoted was for someone with poor credit, which surprised me. I have never missed a payment on a mortgage, credit card or other debt in my life. My credit report, however, shows ... more...

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Credit Score
Credit Score A single numerical score, based on an individual's credit history, that measures that individual's credit worthiness. Credit scores are as good as the algorithm used to derive them. The most widely used credit score is called ... more...

Equal Credit Oportunity Act
Equal Credit Oportunity Act (ECOA) Is a federal law that requires lenders and other creditors to make credit equally available without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status or receipt of income from public assistance programs. ... more...

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Ive Heard About FACTA; What Does It mean?
What FACTA means is that if you, as an individual, lose the information on anyone you have ever hired; or, for any business in the United States of America that collects any personal information on people, if the information should be lost due to not destroying the information properly, then two ... more...

SuperCharged Secret 4, Credit Card Utopia
YOU SCRATCH MY BACK, AND ILL BUY SOME MORE BEER!Lets just take a brief moment to recap:If youve been following along on this journey with me, learning the 5 Super-Charged secrets to Credit Card Utopia, then you now know 3 very important things:You now know how to take advantage of zero to low ... more...

American Consumer Debt Issues
Many consumers in America have substantial debt. In the average case a consumer has 1.5 times annual earnings in short-term debt; credit cards and car payments. This is frightful as many Americans if they lose their jobs they will be out of cash to live within 2.3 months. In a wise America citizens ... more...

Business Funding
KNOW WHAT YOU NEED Understand how you intend to use business financing, how much funding you need and how you intend to repay the loan. Be able to communicate this clearly and confidently with prospective lenders.UNDERSTAND YOUR CURRENT SITUATION If you are an existing business, are you profitable ... more...

New Business Credit Card - Managing Cash Flow With A Business Credit Card
A business credit card can help you manage your companys finances more efficiently. With a line of credit, you can handle cash flow issues, keep track of expenses, and qualify for deals and discounts.Manage Cash FlowCash flow is always an issue with businesses. Bills are due while you are waiting ... more...

Things To Do When Considering a Home Loan
Making the decision to become a homeowner is one of life's biggest decisions. Planning and preparation is the key to achieving the goal within the desired time frame. Being an active participant in the home loan process will make it easier for your dream to become a reality. Here are a few tips:1. ... more...

Common Mistakes When Planning Your Medical Spa
Everything starts with a business plan: If you dont have one. Write it. A good business plan will help you get a handle on all of the things that get glossed over in the excitement of starting a new business. Its also a usual requirement for getting financing.Remember that this is a medical ... more...

Money Matters - Really!
One of the biggest challenges facing black RELATIONSHIPS today are finances. Many people mistakenly feel that money does NOT matter. In fact, money matters the MOST! Why? Most people do not have a clue about their own financial destiny.You know you want to own a home and save some money toward ... more...

Searching for the Perfect Car Loan
Credit Unions have long been known as the place to go when you are in the market for a new or used car. Todays credit union pairs its long history of car financing with technological and bargaining tools that help consumers every step of the way.Of course, programs vary among credit union, but ... more...

10 Things You Must Do If You Want To Repair Your Credit Report
Credit problems bedevil a large number of people. If you have a credit problem I'm sure you know what I mean. Suddenly everything financial becomes much more difficult and it seems that everyone is out to get you. But a poor credit report is not a permanent situation. There are some things that you ... more...

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