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How Honest is that Credit Card Comparison Site
As you watch television, surf the Internet and flip through your favorite magazine, you will undoubtedly see companies advertising that they can show you the best deals in plastic - credit - for you to consider. There are a few reasons to hesitate from relying too much on information that looks like it’s coming from a neutral source. The main one is because the source might not be neutral at all.
Time and Debt Repayment Still the Best Strategy for Increasing a Credit Score
Some of you might be rejoicing a bit because of news that the chief credit scoring outfit, FICO, is changing its rules about how it scores debtors. The main change is that the new system will draw a distinction between medical debt and regular debt. The other big change is the new system will disregard medical collection accounts if they are paid or settled.
Medical Debt, New FICO Score Good News or No News
Last week, FICO, the nation's top credit score provider, announced upcoming changes to the way some debts impact your credit score. This could be good news for thousands of people, if lenders adopt this new model.
Urban Institute Study Raises the Question of Why People are not Reaching Out for Financial Help
People may be hesitant to reach out for help due to misconceptions about financial counseling. Here are some of the false beliefs that consumers admitted in the 2014 NFCC Financial Literacy Survey
You Received the Offer, Now Should You Open the Account?
The news that lenders are sending offers to riskier borrowers should remind you of one truth we all should have learned from the financial crisis seven years ago; just because you can borrow money doesn’t mean you should.
Credit Cards, What Will it Take to Make You Stick with Your Company
0% interest for a year, earn cash back, free airline miles, we receive tempting offers from credit card companies everyday. How do we know whether to risk our credit history or stay with what we know? Here are a few things to consider.
Quick Guide to Better Credit
One of the common questions we are asked is how to improve a credit report. While there are no quick fixes to credit that is less than perfect, there are things you can do to help it over time. This primer is meant to hit the highlights of building good credit.
Three Reasons to Close Your Credit Card
Many people ask about closing a credit card. We’ve all heard that it can cause problems with your credit and credit scores. Below are some tips for deciding if the time is right to close your account.
American Financial Solutions Clients Highlighted in National Campaign
The National Foundation for Credit Counseling® (NFCC) today announced the six-month activity report of the Sharpen Your Financial Focus program. To date, more than 20,000 consumers from a diverse array of states have enrolled in the program, and have completed at least two of the three steps to increase their financial situations.