Tag Archives: Collections

Any way to improve credit score w/out applying for a credit card?

Capricorn82 asked: I just very recently paid of all my credit card debt and I have been told to improve my credit I should get another credit card and pay on time (obviously) but I have been denied. Is there … Continue reading

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How Much will my credit score improve?

lovely asked: I have about 5 Collections on my credit report and my husband has 9 Collections we are working with a Debt Management Plan (Non Profit) and are paying monthly will our credit score improve or will it just … Continue reading

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How long after paying off collections will it take to improve my credit score?

Rebecca asked: I wish someone would have told me when I was younger all the things that would affect my credit score, and how important that is!!! So here’s my story…I moved out of an apartment before my lease expired, … Continue reading

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My credit score is 550. How can I improve my score without going further into debt?

timkips asked: My credit score is poor at 550 level. I don’t have any credit cards now, but how can I raise my score?? I have student loans on my credit report, but payments are deferred till I finished college. … Continue reading

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How can i fix my poor credit score when i already paid everything off?

All the good names are taken asked: My credit score is still in the 400′s. I paid off all of my collections and my credit cards. I recently purchased a new car with a co-signer and i pay more than … Continue reading

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Tips on Improving Your Credit Score

S. Michael Windsor asked: Improving your credit score is not something that can be done in a few days. Credit scores oftentimes require steady signs of improvement over a period of time in order to rise substantially. In this article … Continue reading

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Credit score?

Jamar L asked: I have about $2200 left on a credit card that was put into collections early last year. Im wondering should i pay off the rest of the balance? I know that by doing this, it would drop … Continue reading

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