New Year’s Day is just around the corner – is one of your resolutions sticking to a budget? Prepaid cards may be a helpful tool. We’ve previously blogged about prepaid cards being the choice for many without the credit to get a credit card or even a checking account. Prepaid cards seem to be gaining [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Good Credit'
Using Prepaid Credit Cards to Budget Expenses
December 28th, 2009 · 5 Comments · Budgeting, Credit Cards
Tags: Budgeting·cost comparison·Credit card debt·credit card interest·Credit Cards·Fees·Good Credit·managing your money·prepaid cards
Is the Credit Scoring System Fair? A Viewpoint Which Agrees
October 27th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Consumer Info, Credit Reports
I’m a good debater – I can make an argument out of anything, which is one of the reason I enjoy writing. Recently, I listened to a conversation over whether or not the current credit scoring was fair to the consumer. I argued both sides successfully to the frustration of my audience. Which is the [...]
Tags: Apply Online·bad credit·Credit Reports·Credit Scores·Credit Scoring System.·fair·Good Credit·lenders·Mortgage·personal responsibility
Turn and Burn – a Highly Profitable Foreclosure Strategy
October 13th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Credit Reports, Mortgages
The “turn and burn” a.k.a. “buy and bail” strategy – is a method sometimes used by people whose homes are “underwater”. It is increasingly used by the wealthy with very large mortgages whose homes are worth significantly less than what they owe. This little trick reared its ugly head after the housing market began to [...]
Tags: Buy and Bail·Credit Scores·Economic Meltdown·Good Credit·investment loans·Making Homes Affordable Program·pay with cash·turn and burn
Tips For Managing Your First Credit Card
September 7th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Credit Cards
Whether you obtain your first credit card at age 18 or 88, it is critical to learn how to successfully manage this financial tool. Although receiving approval for your first credit card is certainly a milestone to be proud of, equally important is the requirement to use it responsibly so you do not end up in serious debt [...]
Tags: build credit history·Credit Cards·first credit cards·Good Credit·guide first-time credit card holders·young people and credit cards
