Archive for the ‘Credit’ Category

How much of my credit card do I need to have paid to improve my credit score?

Monday, December 21st, 2009

Janie asked: When I turned 18 I knew I needed credit cards to grow credit. When I reached the $500 limit on my first card and the $2000 limit on my new card when I found that this was not good for my credit. I hear that as long as you don’t spend more than [...]

What is the advantage of settling a Credit Card debt and how is it going to show on my credit report?

Friday, December 18th, 2009

Jhovanska M asked: I have a credit card debt is not so much I actually thought I can pay it all off. I received a phone call from the bank and they offered a settlement much less then what I owe. Can this really back fire on me or affect my credit in a really [...]

Credit Score: Is there anyway to get rid of credit without negatively affecting your score?

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

samuel samuel asked: Have a few credit cards with high rates that we no longer use. Is there anyway to get rid of a $10,000 credit limit on a card that has a zero balance without killing our ‘excellent’ credit scores?
We would like to increase the limit on our lower interest rate [...]

How long does your credit score fall after filing chapter 7 bankruptcy?

Monday, November 23rd, 2009

sx24 asked: I have credit score of around 210. I have unsecure debt of $85,000 with $0 income. I have been delinquent since 2008 and changed my phone number 3 times. And i’m getting sued by several creditors and my bank accounts are shut too.
Now that filing is just around the corner, how much [...]

credit?

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

aShLeY asked: im trying to find a store that i can get a charge card. im trying to improve my credit. I have a score thats really low and ive even tried orchard bank. any ideas for some store credit options????????
also i do have a repo on there and only one credit card. ive tried [...]

How to establish credit as an 18 year old?

Saturday, November 7th, 2009

M asked: I just turned 18 and want to establish credit for myself. I do not really know anything about credit. My sister’s boyfriend never got a credit card or anything, now he is 26 and has no credit.
How do I establish credit? Do I absolutely NEED to get a [...]

How long to build credit up after cancelling credit card?

Friday, November 6th, 2009

nmommy07 asked: I am thinking of getting a particular credit card to use on a purchase due to the fact it offers money off the purchase. I know this isn’t a great idea, so I’m still thinking about it, but my concern is with my credit. My credit is fairly good right now [...]

What credit card to get at 18 and not a college student?

Saturday, October 31st, 2009

Bryce asked: I always thought at 18 they love to give you credit cards, I’ve tried Capitol One, Chase, a QT credit card, and a Best Buy one. All deny due to no credit history. I obviously can’t get Credit history if they won’t let me have credit. I Work 2 jobs and just want [...]

Credit ?

Friday, October 9th, 2009

Dex asked: Im 18 with zero credit history and im having trouble building my credit. My parents have bad credit so i have no cosigners. I cant buy an old car or anything. So i started small. A credit card. I was denied. How am i supposed to build credit when im not givin a [...]

What should my credit ratio be for my credit cards?

Friday, October 9th, 2009

soulweaponry asked: I’ve always heard its good to keep your credit/balances at a certain ratio to improve your credit rating. What should mine be? I have 2 cards: one with a $200 limit and the other with a $250 limit. How much should i spend on each?Thomas


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