Monthly Archives: October 2010
A Poor Credit Score Could Keep You From Getting Loan
If you’ve had trouble getting a line of credit in recent months, the reason could be due to a low credit score. Many people don’t take the time to check their rating before applying for a loan, according to a recent … Continue reading
5 Ways To Retire Rich
by Laura D. Adams Planning for retirement can be confusing and a little scary. To do it right, it seems like we’re supposed to be clairvoyant and know exactly how long we’ll live and what our expenses will be … Continue reading
The Marriage and Credit Mortgage Opportunity Pt.2
CreditReport.com’s guest blogger Philip Tirone, author of 7 Steps to a 720 Credit Score, explains the second marriage and credit opportunity, a follow-up to his recent posts outlining the two biggest pitfalls a married couple faces with their credit scores. … Continue reading
Use Credit Cards to Your Advantage
Smart credit card management will help boost your credit score. Continue reading
Statistics on Debt in America
Widespread use of credit cards lead to larger total debt in America. Tip: pay down debt and build your savings account. Continue reading
The Marriage and Credit Mortgage Opportunity
CreditReport.com’s guest blogger Philip Tirone, author of 7 Steps to a 720 Credit Score, explains the first of two marriage and credit opportunities, a follow-up to his recent posts outlining the two biggest pitfalls a married couple faces with their … Continue reading
Tips on Preparing for Retirement
The instability caused by the economy over the last two years should have taught us that the well runs dry. But a recent finding, from the New Retirement Mindscape II, found that only half of pre-retirees know how much money will … Continue reading
Win a Brand New iPad!
Our “Case of The Mistaken Identity” contest is back! Check out the official video: To increase your chance of winning, you will need to promote your video! All entries will be posted on our YouTube link (http://www.youtube.com/user/wwwCreditReportcom) for voting. Post the … Continue reading
Pregnancy Affecting Ability to Secure a Mortgage
For couples planning on getting pregnant and purchasing a home, the housing market may not be in your favor. In a shocking New York Times report that ignited an investigation into mortgage lending practices, many couples expecting a child have … Continue reading
Common Pieces of Bad Credit Advice
Confusion due to misinformation leads people to follow bad credit advice Bad Advice #1: Don’t get credit counseling – it will hurt your score more than bankruptcy. Why it’s Wrong #1: Credit counseling is a process where counselors negotiate … Continue reading