19,178 Identity Theft Victims Per Day - Are You One Of Them?

Identity theft statistics are shocking. And we are told that it will only become worse, before it gets any better. Are you likely to be affected? According to recent studies, up to 7,000,000 people become identity theft victims each year, in the United States alone. That's over 19,000 cases a... Read More

Credit Damage: Getting Compensated for Your Loss

Until recently lawyers for victims of credit damage had little possibility to collect for damages beyond medical treatment, lost wages and property loss. Insurance companies threw up their hands in sympathy, claiming victims can only be compensated for what can be measured - tangible goods and services. But, what happens... Read More

3 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score by 50 Points In Less Than 30 Days

In Less Than 30 Days. "What can you do to increase that set of three numbers on your credit report that can be so important with your financing?" I came across this question as I was surfing discussion groups the other day. Check out my answer: Dear Friend, Here are... Read More

To Repair Credit Is No longer Satisfactory - Learn How To Earn A Millionaires Credit In 30 Days...

To repair your bad credit does not necessarily mean that you now have a good credit, absolutely not. When most people have bad credit, they either purchase a credit repair book or seek a credit expert help. But before you do anything about your bad credit you need to understand... Read More

4 Steps to Creating Good Credit

As a consumer you've learned the importance of establishing a good credit rating with your lenders. Whether you are shopping for a new home or auto, or searching for the best deals on insurance, your credit worthiness will be judged by your credit rating or credit score.A bad credit history... Read More

Beware of Falling Minimum Payments

If you opened a credit card statement recently and were pleasantly surprised to find that your minimum payment due was lowered, don't be so quick to "jump for joy". What may appear as a small boost to your monthly budget is actually the rock that can weigh you down in... Read More

Convenience Can Be Costly

You've just opened your credit card bill and attached to your statement you find a "convenience check" included. It may already be filled out with a dollar amount such as $300, $500, or even $1,000. Your mind fills with ideas of what you could buy with this "instant" money. A... Read More

Credit Repair Scams

"Erase Bad Debt !""Remove Negative Items From Your Credit Report"You've probably seen these headlines and others just like it promising to clean up or "fix" bad credit. For someone who suffers from a bad or poor credit rating, these headlines are certainly an appealing offer.Imagine finally being able to buy... Read More

Debit Card vs. Credit Card, What Are The Differences ?

Ah, the "good old days". If you are a baby boomer, like me, then you probably remember how important it was to rush to the bank on payday. You had to get there before the teller lanes closed so that you could have your "cash allowance" for the week. Otherwise,... Read More

How Healthy Is Your Credit

There's only one way to discover the "health" of your credit. You need to examine your credit report. Your credit report is your "consumer identity" that potential lenders will use to judge your credit worthiness.Use these tips to give your credit profile the "tune-up" it needs for 2004.Tip #1- Check... Read More

In The News:


Christian Science Monitor

Lessons from my worst money blunders: credit card emergency fund
Christian Science Monitor
Depending on credit cards for emergencies can land you deep into debt quickly. Putting just a little bit away each month instead could save you from ...
Credit cards more transparent, but problems remainExaminer.com
Credit cards acting as reverse Robin Hood?Bankrate.com
Do Credit Cards Siphon Money From the Poor to Rich?The AtlanticWire (blog)
Washington Times -Healthy Financial Habits -Which4U - UK
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TheStreet.com

AT&T Bonds Fall After Unusually Timed Credit-Rating News
Wall Street Journal
The credit ratings agency also said it has concerns about AT&T's pension and post-retirement obligations. Gatlin, the AT&T spokesman, defended the company's ...
S&P upgrades Invesco credit ratingsBusinessWeek
S&P says may cut AT&T's credit rating by one notchReuters
AT&T Placed on Credit Watch NegativeTheStreet.com
Barron's (blog) -Dallas Business Journal -ClaimsJournal.com
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Town Hall

CREDIT MARKETS: Tepid Auction, Refi Fears Dominate Trading
Wall Street Journal
Markit's CDX North America Investment Grade credit-default swaps index was quoted 1.15 basis points tighter at 104 basis points as of 3:43 pm EDT, ...
Analysis: Equity 'volatility' vs credit market, what to believe?Reuters UK
TREASURIES-Bonds mostly gain despite soft 7-yr auctionReuters

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Moneycontrol.com

Doubts about US credit rating seen as catalyst for buying in single currency
MarketWatch
Since the credit crisis began, the dollar has tended to react more to movements in equities as an indication of investor demand for the relative safe-haven ...
WORLD FOREX: Euro Hits Near 12-Week High Vs Dollar; US Economy WeighsWall Street Journal

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Credit Unions Can Do More Small Business Lending, Cheney Says
BusinessWeek
July 29 (Bloomberg) -- Congress should raise the lending limits for credit unions because it would help small businesses and create jobs ...

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The Business Insider

Real Estate Bonds Entice Goldman as Ford Sells: Credit Markets
BusinessWeek
Elsewhere in credit markets, the extra yield investors demand to own corporate bonds instead of government debt fell 1 basis point to 177 basis points, ...
Goldman and Citigroup to Sell $788.5 Million CMBSABC News

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Reuters

Swiss Stocks Rise; Credit Suisse, UBS Jump on Banking Upgrade, ABB Climbs
Bloomberg
The pesticide maker's drop offset Credit Suisse Group AG's 1.1 percent advance after Deutsche Bank AG raised its recommendation for the European banking ...
Swiss Stocks Retreat; Roche Shares Decline as UBS, Credit Suisse AdvanceBloomberg
UBS May Lift Fixed-Income TargetsWall Street Journal (blog)
UBS posts second-quarter profit of $1.9 billionThe Associated Press
Forbes -Reuters
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Live-PR.com (press release)

Credit Score Impacts of Auto Repossession
AutoLoanDaily.com
When your credit isn't very good to begin with and you find yourself in a position where it's becoming increasingly difficult to make your ...
Bad Credit Car Loan Service ContractsAuto Credit Express (blog)
How much does bad credit impact your ability to get personal loans?Helium
Bad Credit Personal Loans For ConsumersLoans and Credit
Granite Bay View -FPRD (press release) (blog) -TMCnet
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Simple Identity Theft Protection

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When You Are Eligible For A Free Credit Report

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Credit and Its Cost

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What Is A FICO Score?

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"Menis - the author translates as "indignant rage" - It... Read More

Is Your Credit Score Being Held Against You?

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