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Posted in November 21st, 2008
Is it possible to build a house in one day? Can your obtain a college degree overnight? Definitely not! It is the same with bad credit - it just cannot be rectified within 24 hours. It takes some time to repair credit that has an unflattering history, despite what those advertisements would have you believe. This article will provide you with some common sense tips on how to increase your credit score as quickly as practicable (but not overnight!).
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Posted in November 19th, 2008
According to FBI statistics, burglaries are committed every 15 seconds, on average. To avoid being a burglary victim yourself, there are some simple steps you can take as a homeowner. Start with locking the doors, and arranging for neighbors to watch the house if you will be gone for an extended period. Make arrangements with neighbors to watch each others’ homes for burglars. These steps are free, and just require a little thought on your part.
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Posted in November 19th, 2008
Is it possible to build a house in one day? Can your obtain a college degree overnight? Definitely not! It is the same with bad credit - it just cannot be rectified within 24 hours. It takes some time to repair credit that has an unflattering history, despite what those advertisements would have you believe. This article will provide you with some common sense tips on how to increase your credit score as quickly as practicable (but not overnight!).
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Posted in November 13th, 2008
If you’re like most people, you have a difficult time wading through all of the financial advice out there to find strategies that work for you. If you watch or listen to financial help shows, like I do, you’ve probably come across several financial planning programs that seem to give good advice. You may even have incorporated some of their strategies or advice into your life. In fact, a lot of the advice you hear on financial planning shows is actually great advice; in my experience, very few programs dispense harmful advice.
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Posted in November 13th, 2008
There are many people who, in the present economic climate, could be considered potential clients for a credit coach. This is for two main reasons: firstly, the current problems experienced with sub-prime mortgages and secondly, that it is now mandatory by law for a person considering filing for bankruptcy to apply for credit counseling.
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Posted in November 12th, 2008
Your FICO score (FICO is an anagram for Fair Isaac Corporation) is a score that is based on information received about you from any companies who have previously provided you with credit. It is basically the same as a credit score. This article aims to offer those people who have low FICO scores some free advice.
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Posted in November 12th, 2008
There are many people who, in the present economic climate, could be considered potential clients for a credit coach. This is for two main reasons: firstly, the current problems experienced with sub-prime mortgages and secondly, that it is now mandatory by law for a person considering filing for bankruptcy to apply for credit counseling.
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Posted in November 12th, 2008
Today, threats of identify theft come in many forms. It is important that you learn how to recognize these fraudulent emails, to protect yourself from identity theft. Personally, I delete all emails sent from people I do not recognize.
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Posted in November 10th, 2008
Many currently existing Christian debt consolidation businesses appear to be against a lot of the Christian beliefs. However, these same companies ensure Christian clients that it is religiously acceptable to use their program, because it is run by a Christian business.
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Posted in November 10th, 2008
To avoid falling into the “debt trap”, it is vital that you understand the APR part of the credit card package and this is worked out using several tables. It is now the “norm” for credit card companies who offer the ability to make payments via the telephone to charge a fee for the service, usually in the vicinity of $1.50 to $3.50. Considering this, it may be wise to avoid using the phone to pay your bills!
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