Tag Archives: Credit Cards

How to improve credit score faster?

Posted on March 18, 2010 by

Leah asked: I have 4 credit cards, at this point I have enough money to pay off 2 of the cards OR make payments on all of the cards to lower the debt to only 30% of the limit. Which … Continue reading →

Posted in Credit | Tagged Credit Cards, how to improve credit score, Improve Credit, Kohls, Money, Sears Card, Store Cards | 5 Comments

credit score?

Posted on March 1, 2010 by

danac210 asked: I have a low credit score. I have finally paid off all my credit cards, but the score is still low. I wondered if I should get a credit card woth a low available balance, like a store … Continue reading →

Posted in Credit | Tagged credit card, Credit Cards, credit score, Gap, Macy, Rebuild Credit, Rebuild My Credit | 5 Comments

Will opening a credit card improve my credit score?

Posted on February 22, 2010 by

Amy asked: I currently have flawless credit but no revolving accounts (ie No Credit Cards and very little debt) and a score between 727 and 768 (varies by credit reporting company). If I go get a $5000 credit card and … Continue reading →

Posted in Credit | Tagged Credit Bureaus, credit card, Credit Cards, Credit Reporting, credit score, Flawless Credit, Improve Credit, Revolving Accounts | 6 Comments

5 Easy and Quick Ways to Improve Your Credit Score

Posted on February 19, 2010 by

David Z asked: Your Credit Score is one of your biggest financial assets. If your credit score is high, your borrowing rates will be low and therefore save you hundreds of dollars. The big mystery is how to maintain a … Continue reading →

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What’s the best way to improve my credit score?

Posted on February 15, 2010 by

Melissa H asked: I was the typical college kid who thought credit cards were something I could pay back whenever I wanted. I ended up going over on two cards and charged about $2500 to them. I have paid off … Continue reading →

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What’s a better way to improve my credit score?

Posted on February 2, 2010 by

danman4472 asked: What would work better to improve my credit score. Would I be better off by keeping a zero balance on my credit cards and just using my debit card from my checking account? Or would my score improve … Continue reading →

Posted in Credit | Tagged Checking Account, Credit Cards, credit score, Current Cards, Debit Card, Improve Credit, Zero Balance | 6 Comments

Does Debt Settlement Affect Your Credit Score

Posted on January 23, 2010 by

Marie Megge asked: If you’re buried deep in credit card debt, you probably shouldn’t be asking if debt settlement affects your credit score. Instead, you may want to consider if you should really care what your score is. Think about … Continue reading →

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What happens to your credit score when you cancel a credit card?

Posted on December 21, 2009 by

asked: say you are in good staying, never was late. always payed the balance. but you have too many credit cards let’s say. so when you cancel that credit card. what happens to your credit score? Does your credit limit … Continue reading →

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Better Credit Score – Getting a Better Score is Much Easier Than You Think!

Posted on December 20, 2009 by

Gressly Stevens asked: Are you sick of not having good credit? Do you want to be able to get approved for anything you want because you have great credit? If you are worried about your credit and you want to … Continue reading →

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What is a Good Credit Score?

Posted on December 16, 2009 by

Louis Z. asked: Some may ask you what is considered a good credit score. A good credit score is most anything over 725-750 would be considered very good credit.I can not say that my credit, or my husbands credit is … Continue reading →

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

Posted on December 10, 2009 by

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 →

Posted in Credit | Tagged Apartment Lease, Asap, Auto Loan, Collections, Credit Cards, Credit History, credit score, Debts, Improve Credit, Remainder | 4 Comments

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

Posted on December 8, 2009 by

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 →

Posted in Credit | Tagged Collections, Credit Cards, Credit Report, credit score, Improve Credit, Ssn, Student Loans | 3 Comments