Accepting Credit Cards Payments For Offline Businesses
Any smart business owner knows that accepting credit cards as a payment option will dramatically increase revenues. Not only do credit cards offer customers the convenience and ease of not having to carry around cash or checks, it lends a sense of...
Bad Credit Credit Cards
People who have bad credit have many more credit card options today than they did just a few years ago. Maybe this is contributed to the theory of supply and demand or maybe the credit card companies just realized how much more money they can make...
Common Credit Score Myths
A lot of credit score myths about fico score ratings get spread around and some of them are just outdated information. Sometimes even lenders can give you the wrong advice and it can get confusing. But the bottom line is bad information can cost you...
Credit Card Debt Reduction - 3 Tips To Lowering Credit Card Debt
Credit card debt can be reduced through lower rates or
negotiating for reduced balances. With reduced interest, you can
pay off the principal quicker with the same monthly payment. The
other approach is debt settlement, which eliminates part of...
STOP Thief!: 10 Practical tips to avoid credit card identity theft.
Identity thieves are your modern-day robbers. They take your personal information and use it for their personal gains. It's shocking to know, that although there is a federal law against it, some states do not have a local law. Consequently, it is...
Monitoring Your Credit Is Easy As 1-2-3!
Thanks to the FACT(Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions) Act, all U.S. residents will be allowed one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting agencies - Equifax, TransUnion, and Experian. This legislation makes it easy for you to keep an eye on your credit profile throughout the year easy as 1-2-3.
1) Why should I monitor my credit?
Checking your credit report regularly is a vital step to establishing good credit, especially if you anticipate making a major purchase such as a car or a home. If your credit report contains errors, and many do, this could prevent you from being offered the best credit terms from a lender.
You can also monitor your credit for signs of identity theft. More than 10 million
cases of identity theft were reported to the FTC last year alone! (For steps on how to prevent ID theft, see the free e-book offer at the end of this article).
2) How do I check my credit report for FREE?
The FACT Act required the three major credit reporting agencies to set up an internet site where consumers can request their reports at no charge annually. That site is