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Credit Repair Scam How To Avoid Being A Statistic
By Bill Smith

Credit repair scam - How to avoid being a statistic? A good credit history is critically important for the consumer. A bad credit will prevent you from getting a business loan, owning a home, or even a job. Promises to fix your credit are always made by credit consolidation companies, but they are seldom true. Here are some of the important tips to avoid scams:

First things first. Negative information cannot be erased if the information is correct. Only inaccurate information can be corrected in your credit file. Credit file information remains on your record for seven good years from the time it is reported to the bureau. For bankruptcy, the information remains on your record for te...
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New rules restrict credit counselors
The North Platte Telegraph We've all seen the ads, we've received the phone calls. Buried in credit card debt? Want to settle what you owe for pennies on the dollar? Falling for the pitch of companies who promise to help you pay off your debt can cost hundreds of dollars and leave consumers facing the same amount of debt. It's called "front loading," and the Federal Trade Commission is going to ... Read More ...

The Credit Guy: 7 tips on making marriage financially sound
Q: I'm getting married soon. I have two credit cards, and myfiancée has two credit cards. We were thinking about adding eachother as authorized users of the other's cards. Is there any reasonthat we shouldn't do this? Will it affect our credit? Read More ...

THE CREDIT GUY: Ways to ensure a financially successful marriage
Q: I am getting married soon. I have two credit cards, and myfiancee has two credit cards. We were thinking about adding eachother as authorized users of the other’s cards. Is there any reasonwe shouldn’t do this? Will it affect our credit? Read More ...

 

 





 
 
 
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