Credit Reports. The Soft and Hard Pull Inquiry Finally Explained There Are Two Main Types of Credit Inquiries Chances are when you have applied for a credit card or a loan, you have heard the term “inquiry.” This inquiry is a credit check to take a look at your credit report, but there is a […]
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Jan
Jan
5 Myths On Credit and Divorce Making the decision to end a relationship with a loved one can be one of the toughest calls to make in a person’s life. If you are considering divorce, what is not working is outweighing what is. Whether you are waiting for your spouse to pull the trigger because […]
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Nov
Nov
Credit Scores That Are Merry And Bright Tis the season for gift giving-which means plenty of shopping! This is also the time when the season can cause a huge strain on your credit if you are not careful. Here are some tips to avoid the credit blues once the new year arrives. Avoid […]
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Nov
Nov
The winds come whipping in, the sky turns black and-BOOM-a tornado blew through all of your life plans! Are you feeling as if Oz himself is behind the curtain pulling random numbers from the debris and tossing them out one by one? After the dust has settled you see a score that makes no sense, […]
Credit Repair Blogs
Are You Paying Higher Insurance Premiums Due to Low Credit Scores? – Credit Law Center
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Jul
Jul
If you’ve ever applied for a home, auto, personal or small business loan, you probably already know or figured out pretty quickly that your credit score plays a large part in the interest rate you’ll pay or if you can qualify for financing at all. What you may not realize is the fact that your credit score […]
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Apr
Apr
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] Are You Protecting Your Child’s Identity From Theft? Approximately 1.3 million children have their identity stolen each year, and 50% are under the age of 6. Identity theft on a child may occur as early as 3 weeks of age when the social security card is issued. Stealing a child’s identity is the perfect […]
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Mar
Mar
[av_textblock size=” font_color=” color=”] FTC Warns of Scam│Credit Law Center Recently you received a call from an unknown number, or one you may not recognize, when you answer the call you immediately hear, “Can You Hear Me?” With the dominant use of smartphones these days this scenario, seems like a common issue. According to a recent publication from […]
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Mar
Mar
What makes up your FICO score and how is it calculated? A FICO score is a 3 digit code measured by pulling data from all three credit reports, Experian, Transunion, and Equifax, it is then used to determine your credit risk to lenders. The information pulled is put in to a FICO Score Formula, as […]
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Mar
Mar
Are Debt Collectors or Debt Buyers Calling you? – Credit Law Center Do you immediately send an unknown call to voice mail, knowing it is just another abusive debt collector? Debt collectors and debt buyers spend lots of time and money going to seminars and workshops to stay up to date on all the rules and regulations. […]
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Jan
Jan
Are free credit scores a waste of your time? Last week, 2 of the big 3 credit bureaus were ordered to pay $23 million for deceiving customers. The CFPB accused the credit bureaus of misleading marketing of false information of credit scores and products being sold to the public. According to the regulator, “TransUnion and Equifax […]