Q. Is it possible to get my Line of Credit that’s reporting to the bureaus as a “Revolving” account type to reporting as an “Installment” account? It’s killing my FICO scores! A. A “revolving” account is one where the balance fluctuates due to payments or withdrawals against the available credit limit. A credit card is [...]
Entries from January 31st, 2012
Credit Bureau Reporting an Equity Line of Credit as Revolving Instead of Installment
January 31st, 2012 · 2 Comments · Mortgages
Tags: credit bureau·credit report·Credit Score·equity line of credit·installment loan·revolving account
Book 6 Weeks In Advance, and Other Cheap Flight Tips
January 30th, 2012 · No Comments · Budgeting
According to a study conducted by the Airlines Reporting Corp., you have the best chance of getting the best deal on an airline ticket if you buy it 6 weeks in advance.
Tags: airfare·airline·airline ticket·airline tickets·Airlines Reporting Corp·budget·cheap·cheap flights·flights·Kayak
Inspired Tax Tips for 2012
January 27th, 2012 · 2 Comments · Taxes
Whether you’re a procrastinator like me, or your taxes will be done and mailed before the end of January, you may benefit from some 2012 tax tips.
Tags: 2012·e-file·e-filing·Interactive Tax Assistant·IRS·IRS Publication 17·IRS.gov·Taxes
Big Banks Getting Off Easy In Settlement on Illegal Foreclosures?
January 26th, 2012 · 1 Comment · Mortgages
Though proponents to the settlement characterize it as little more than a slap on the wrist, big banks could soon be required to shell out some cash to homeowners affected by deceptive lending and foreclosing practices.
Tags: Ally·bank of america·banks·Chase·Citi·Economy·Foreclosures·homeowners·Mortgages·Settlement·U.S.·Wells Fargo
