Credit Cards and Debt Tutorials
10 Minute Finance Fix: Freeze Your Credit Cards
Posted on January 2, 2011 by angie.
In this ten minute financial fix, learn how literally freezing your credit cards can help change your financial behaviors and improve your personal finance health.
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15 Tips to Avoid Credit Card Fraud
Posted on December 15, 2010 by francis.
Unfortunately, tens of thousands (if not hundreds of thousands) of credit card numbers and data are stolen each year. The criminals charge up thousands of dollars on each card stolen. Learn how to be on guard for credit card fraud and stop from becoming a victim.
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5 Steps to Reduce Credit Card Debt Fast
Posted on August 10, 2011 by jessica.
Learn how to quickly reduce your credit card debt in 5 easy to understand steps.
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Dealing with Debt Collectors
Posted on December 8, 2010 by francis.
Debt collection can be a stressful process. After a long day at work, do you really want to hear from a debt collector trying to collect on a bill? If you simply don't have the money to pay the bill, do you want that phone call? Learn how to deal with debt collectors.
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Dealing with Identity Theft
Posted on November 6, 2010 by andrew.
Trying to put all the pieces together in the aftermath of identity theft is the stuff of nightmares. However, in the event that identity theft happens to you, know that the situation can be managed, and you will be able to eventually fix the problem. Here’s a basic primer on what to do if identity [...]
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Disputing Credit Report Errors
Posted on December 9, 2010 by bridgitte.
A recent survey showed that up to 79% of credit reports have some inaccurate information on them, with 25% of errors so major that it would cause the consumer to have a credit application denied. With this many errors, you should regularly review your credit report and request inaccurate information be fixed.
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Exploring Identity Theft Insurance Options
Posted on November 29, 2010 by bridgitte.
Identity theft is rampant - 10 million people reported the crime in 2008. As the crime has increased, so has potential solutions in the marketplace. A variety of insurance and other protection programs have been released the last several years and you should fully research them to make an educated decision before purchasing identity theft insurance.
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Get a Mistake on Your Credit Report Fixed
Posted on November 10, 2010 by andrew.
Everybody can make mistakes. Unfortunately, a mistake on your credit report is a bigger deal than other mistakes, and you’ll need to take action if it happens – errors on your credit reports can cause huge problems for your financial future. If your credit report reflects debts you don’t have or accounts you haven’t opened, [...]
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Handling Identity Theft: 7 Steps If Your Identity is Stolen
Posted on December 11, 2010 by jessica.
Identity theft is a rampant problem which can cost you many hours if you become a victim. Cleaning up your credit and fixing the problems caused by an identity thief is a painful process, but there are some simple steps you can take to fix the problem.