Archive for the ‘Credit’ Category

 

How often can credit card companies reduce my limit on my credit card?

Friday, June 10th, 2011
Ebubekir K asked:


I got a letter from a credit card company saying that they have reduced my credit limit without any previous warning. Is there a limit to how often can they do this? Can they do it how ever many times they wish? For example, once every six months/year?

Also, Is there any way to see it coming?
The letter is not the warning because when i get the letter, the limit change is already in effect.

Jesus

 

What will my credit report show if I choose to settle an old credit card account with a debt collector?

Friday, June 10th, 2011
Bear E asked:


I would like to settle a few closed credit accounts that have been charged off and bought out by debt collectors. The collection agency is offering me a discounted rate to pay off this account. If I choose this option, will my credit report eventually show this account closed and paid off, as stated by the agency?

Dawn

 

What is the lowest possible fixed APR you can get for a credit card?

Friday, June 10th, 2011
SMH asked:


I talking about excellent credit with atleast five years of credit history, no blemishes what soever, and someone with a high credit rating. I am just kind of wondering what kind of offers does good credit get you, especially compared to people with bad credit? What kind of APR can you get with bad credit, overdue accounts in the history, poor credit, and a short credit history?
I am just curious as to how much of an advantage is it to have a good credit history?

Jill

 

What credit card should I get, whats the fastest and best way to build credit?

Thursday, June 9th, 2011
B sack asked:


I have no credit and was wondering what credit card I should get. I do not want to get a co-signer and I am not 21. I am getting this card to build credit and was wondering what other things I should do to build my credit. Whats the fast and best way to build credit? with cards or any other device.
Thanks everyone!

Herbert

 

What credit card company processes transactions quickly into the system?

Sunday, June 5th, 2011
RAV94 asked:


When I make a purchase with my debit card and go home to check my bank account , the purchase is already in the system. But when I use my credit card it takes at least a couple days. If there are any credit card companies that process as fast as using a debit card, please let me know, Thanks

Suzanne

 

What is the best way to improve your credit without a credit card?

Saturday, June 4th, 2011
piper32_95037 asked:


I recently was denied a credit because of “Few revolving accounts opened long enough to establish credit history.” I do not and WILL not apply or own a credit card. What is the easiest way(s) to improve my credit without a credit card? Best answer will be given to the person with the best references.

Nicholas

 

How do i find a credit card suitable for me?

Friday, June 3rd, 2011
Sasha asked:


I want to get a credit card to build up my credit and also for emergency situations. I don’t know all that much about credit cards except the basic buy now pay later. Where i can find a good credit card to get me started(preferrably visa)?
I’m 23 and don’t have a checking account. My paychecks are direct deposit to a debit card i got through my job.

Karl

 

How long does take for credit transactions to reach a credit bureau?

Thursday, June 2nd, 2011
neken101 asked:


When you make a purchase with a credit card and receive the bill. After payment, what credit information and how long does it take to reach a credit bureau to affect your score?

Tonya

 

How do I get a credit card with bad credit and a cosigner?

Monday, May 30th, 2011
lodijc asked:


I have a cosigner that has excellent credit that will cosign for me to get a credit card to build my score plus to have for emergencies. My score is a 585. I pay my bills on time and don’t spend alot of money on dumb things. I just don’t have anything but a car loan giving me credit and a couple of old accounts that need taken care of.

Vera

 

What to do when your credit card company causes overdrafts at your bank?

Sunday, May 29th, 2011
daveysgirl126 asked:


I recently paid my credit card bill of $2.27, however the credit card company entered the payment as $227.00, causing $50 in overdraft fees at my bank. The credit card company had me fax over a statement with the bank fees on it so they can take care of it, however after 3 weeks they still haven’t done it, they tell me that they don’t even know if the statement is in the building and that they get hundreds of faxes a day and as soon as they get to it, they will handle it, what if this takes months? Is there a way I can make them take care of this matter more quickly? I just went ahead and paid my banks fees just so I could use my bank account again. Did I do the right thing? What if the credit card company never received the fax and they end up asking for another one, how can I make sure that they receive it? They corrected the mistake between the $2.27 and $227.00, maybe that’s all I can hope for.

Kristin