Divorce statistics do not reflect a “happily ever after” marriage for the majority of couples. When you realize there’s a possibility your marriage may end, take action to protect your credit. When taking inventory of all assets, please remember to include all jointly held credit cards, auto loans, and mortgages….
After a financial meltdown, many are reluctant to view their credit reports. They know negative reports from collection companies and creditors will affect their credit score. Therefore the question they most frequently ask is: What do I do about my credit score if I have a collection on my credit…
Bankruptcy helps in many ways but it is not a cure for everything. If you want to wipe the slate clean and get a fresh start, know how bankruptcy affects all your debt, including your student loans. As you list your assets in preparation for bankruptcy, you may think all…
Did you know potential employers can request a copy of your credit report? According to Inc. Magazine, about 60 percent of employers run credit checks on potential job applicants sometimes. This causes unnecessary stress for job seekers with poor credit scores. The unemployment rate is still high. Job seekers should…
Great News – Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac now accept a 620 FICO score for Mortgage Loans! Has less than stellar credit prevented you from getting a mortgage? If so, you may be in your new home sooner than you think! Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac are easing tight lending…
One of my friends just told me that he owes $68,000 in credit card debt. He’s 26 years old. And he has that feeling in the pit of his stomach—you know that feeling. He can’t ever truly relax because he’s so worried. All these questions start racing through his head……
If you have bad credit, it’s critical that you have and use three to five credit cards. The only way credit bureaus will reward you with a high credit score is if you prove that you can responsibly manage debt. This means: Having at least three credit cards, keeping them…
After renting for years, my wife and I just bought a house. It’s our ideal house—exactly what we were looking for in the exact neighborhood we wanted. We have dreams of raising our children there, and we smile thinking about the birthday parties, sleepovers, and graduation celebrations that will fill…
We went out there and researched the best credit cards on the market, consider things like interest rates, rewards points, fees, and the like. You can see our recommended list of credit cards for people with strong credit here. And keep the following in mind: 1. In our program, we…
Question: “How many credit cards should I have if I want to earn the best possible credit score? I receive a lot of credit card offers in the mail. Should I apply for them?” Answer: Having the right number of credit cards is a big part of your credit score. Ideally, you…
