Posts Tagged ‘Car Loan’

Credit Freeze Or Credit Monitoring? Best Ways to Fight Identity Theft

Manny Vetti asked: We have all most likely read or come across news articles that discuss identity theft. Finally, a summary of everything you need to know about what it is, how can you prevent it, and what is the best option for you considering cost and convenience.Why Is Identity Theft a Problem?The FTC estimates [...]

What can I do that will TRULY raise my credit score?

chumley asked: I’ve recently paid off old chargeoffs (by the way, it DOES help your credit score — it raised mine by 50 points); and now I want to raise it by at least another 50 points. Will getting a car loan (that, obviously, I can afford the monthly payments on) help? Is there anything [...]

Tips on Consumer Credit

Gerald Shaw asked: Monitoring your credit scores is a good way of keeping track of your credit ratings. Consumers should be well-informed about the ways to avoid oneself from getting into deep financial mess. If you are thinking about getting a car loan, purchasing a new Mac notebook or getting another credit card, check your [...]

Where Can You Really Get a Copy of Your Free Credit Reports?

Joe Maruca asked: The offers are everywhere! Commercials with catchy jingles, free offers, scare tactics about identity theft and poor credit, it’s hard to miss them. So what’s the real deal? Is everyone allowed to give away free copies of your credit report?There are many websites that offer a free copy of your credit report [...]