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How Do You Correct Mistakes in Your Credit Report?
August 6 , 2003 The credit reporting system is imperfect. Sometimes erroneous information is  inserted in a file that adversely affects the consumer?s credit score. If this has  happened to you, use the form below to contact the credit reporting agency  that has reported the ... more...

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...

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Depreciation
Depreciation Decline in the value of a house due to wear and tear, obsolescence, adverse changes in the neighborhood, or any other reason. Depreciation is treated as an expense and is a line item on an income statement. Depreciation can only be applied to the building and not ... more...

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...

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Home Buying: Things To Keep In Mind
So youve decided you want to own a home and now you want to begin your search for one. Before jumping into a home search, there are a few things you should keep in mind when going about buying a home.First things first, you cannot buy a home if you cant afford it! Dont assume how much you can ... more...

Estimating Home Improvements
To be successful, every home improvement project should be based on a sound plan. There are an abundance of books and other publications available, where you can get some great ideas. After you decide exactly what you want to do, try to estimate your costs as accurately as possible. Making a rough ... more...

Investing in Real Estate Profitably: Eliminating the Need for Mortgage Insurance
In an earlier article, we presented various options for ensuring that you have positive cash flow when holding rental houses, by minimizing loan payments. One problem which we now can address is to how to eliminate the need for paying mortgage insurance. Any loan with less than 20% down payment ... more...

10 Ways To Boost Your Credit Score
1. Deleting Errors in 48 HoursThis is the absolute fastest way to correct errors on your credit report and raise your credit score. However, it can only be done through a mortgage company or a bank. If you apply for a home loan and find errors on your credit report, request the loan officer to ... more...

How's Your Credit Report Looking?
Have you received your free annual credit report? If not, the first thing you want to do is get a copy of your credit report from each of the three major reporting agencies.If your address and information can be verified against the report, you can do this on one site at AnnualCreditReport. If not, ... more...

How to Restore Your Credit after a Bankruptcy
It is unfortunate that many bankruptcy attorneys do not give their clients more direction with regard to restoring themselves after their bankruptcy. There are some simple steps that anyone who files a bankruptcy needs to take in order to restore themselves financially.Using these steps below, you ... more...

5 Things to Consider Prior to Starting an Online Business
Amount of Money Needed to Start BusinessIt is very important that the individual construct a spreadsheet showing how much money is going to be needed to start the online business. By having an approximate cost in mind, the prospective owner will know whether he/she can do so with the money that is ... more...

How To Avoid Injury Compensation Claim Dilemmas
You then become frustrated with salespeople asking, or begging for a compensation claim? You don't know them and they want to be your best 'buddy'. For a while, I guess?! You dont have a clue about their company, what they do and how they complete. But you're about to make a mistake, thanks to ... more...

Refinancing Your Home Mortgage Loan - Is Refinancing For You?
Refinancing is the act of paying off one loan by obtaining another, using your home's equity. Refinancing is generally done to secure better loan terms, such as a lower interest rate and lower monthly payments. If you are thinking of refinancing, you should analyze your current situation to find ... more...

Bankruptcy Your Best Bet?
Filing bankruptcy is a common practice among the U.S. Over 2 million people file for bankruptcy every year. So many families today are swimming in debt, which is not surprising with the amount of credit that is being offered. If you pay your bills, you're given the opportunity to run up more bills. ... more...

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