10 Tips To Avoid Being An Identity Theft Victim »

In 2006, an estimated 9 million Americans have been victims of Identity Theft. Today, as more and more people use the internet for banking and shopping, consumers are strongly warned not to let their guard down against scammers and thieves. How can you protect yourself? Here are tips:

How To Write A Credit Dispute Letter that Works »

Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act, consumers have the right to dispute the negative records found in their credit reports. This can be done by sending a dispute letter to the credit bureau who issued the report. The Law requires credit reporting agencies to act upon consumer credit disputes by conducting an investigation on the issue.

The Importance Of Checking Your Credit Score Regularly »

Pin ItConsumers are advised to check their credit reports before submitting application to any lender. In this article, let’s discuss how you can check your credit report and what you can do about errors in your report. Checking Your Credit Score Since the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act took effect, consumers are entitled to [...]

Do You Really Need a Perfect Credit? »

Pin ItEveryone knows that a higher credit score is better.  Does that mean you have strive for the perfect score?  Is it really possible to ace the FICO scoring system? Understanding the FICO Scoring System The FICO model is the most widely used scoring system in the US.  It used by the three major credit [...]

How to Read and Interpret Sections of Your Credit Report »

Pin ItFinancial experts recommend ordering a copy of your credit report from three major credit bureaus at least twice a year. Interpreting your credit report need not be difficult. In this article, let’s discuss the details contained under each section of your report. Identifying Information This is the first section or heading in a credit [...]