Archive for the ‘Credit Tips’ Category

Holiday Aftermath

The aftermath following the holidays can be a painful one. Not only are you going to have to spend a few weeks at the gym, recuperating from those big Christmas dinners, but you’re also going to need to get your finances back in check. For these reasons, January can be a bleak month, filled with ...Read more.

How to Remove Negative Items on Your Credit Report

Negative Paid Accounts
Unfortunately, you have no leverage in this case as the creditor has already been paid their money. The best strategy for accounts which were paid off a great while back and now just show up as a “Paid Charge-Off’ or “Paid Collection Account” is to find something wrong in the reporting of the ...Read more.

Use Your Credit Cards Wisely

The invention of the credit card was a great solution to many, for various reasons. It avoided carrying cash around and little snags like finding change when payments were not done with the exact amount. You could even buy stuff two days before payday, as if you had the money on you. And no cash ...Read more.