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GET A MORTGAGE WITH NOT SO PERFECT CREDIT
Learn the things that you can do to clean up your credit. Find out what types of things can hinder you in getting a mortgage. Find out what different mortgage options are available to you even if you have some credit glitches. You are not alone.
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Credit Scores and Insurance
Learn more about how a credit score impacts the ability to get insurance. A poor credit score may mean higher insurance premiums or getting denied for insurance.
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Negative Info on Credit Report
Whether it is right or wrong, there is a lot you can do about negative information on your credit report. Following are steps to take and how to fight it.
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Can Credit Affect your Healthcare?
Fair Isaac states the hospitals could be using a new medical score (medFICO) as early as this summer. Some are concerned about the impact on healthcare.
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Foreclosure or Bankruptcy
Banks are more willing than ever to work with buyers. Additionally, the government has been working on a variety of borrower centered plans. Learn how to keep a home.
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Know Your Credit Rating
You should know how your credit rating is determined and how you can get a copy of your credit report.
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Renting an Apartment Despite Poor Credit: Finding Alternatives and Polishing a Credit Report
Renters with poor credit may believe that it is not possible to find an apartment with their credit history. But there are more options available than you might think.
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Renting with Bad Credit
One side effect of the meltdown in home mortgages is that many former home owners are now looking for a place to rent - and dragging along bad credit from foreclosures.
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What they don't tell you about credit
Some lesser known facts about credit. Where to check your credit report.
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Y2k Worried?
Don't panic - but there are a few moves you can make to assure your money isn't tripped up by the Y2K blues.
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Your Credit Report
A clean credit history is important for securing finance, but are you also aware that banks won't lend to someone with good credit if there isn't enough profit in it?
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Do You Have a Good Credit Score?
The interest rate lenders offer you is directly linked to your credit score. Here's everything you need to know about what your credit score means.
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Improve Bad Business Credit
Running a home-based business is a sweet dream, but at some point many wake up to the cold reality of bad business credit. Learn how to get on track financially.
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Leave Your Community on Good Terms
Many renters are leaving apartment life to purchase homes. Make sure you have left your apartment community on good terms, both physically and financially.
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Bankruptcy and Your Money
If millions of Americans are claiming bankruptcy, then it can't be all that bad - right? While bankruptcy may be the only option for some who are battling their way back to financial health, many others may find that they give up far more than they gain by choosing this route.
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Life After Bankruptcy
Recovering from bankruptcy is not easy. However, with patience, planning and careful spending, anyone can recover and prove that there is life after bankruptcy.
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Your Credit Score
Before you take out a loan, it's a good idea to get your credit score. Here's why.
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12 Business Travel Resolutions
After a long year of traveling for the company, you deserve a little down time around the holidays. Because in the new year you'll be starting it all up, all over again.
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Arizona Automobile Insurance
Getting a great auto insurance rate in Arizona is not hard to do if you do a little planning, a little research and know what the insurance companies are looking for.
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Background Checks
Database servers on the information superhighway deliver a lifetime of personal history to inquiring minds at the click of a mouse.
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Identity Theft
Despite my being careful about what personal information I share, I have become the victim of identity theft.
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Preventing Theft on Campus
When students head off to college with expensive gadgets, they need to take responsible steps to prevent their property from being stolen.
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Real Estate Tips 2007
Tips to help make your Real Estate dreams come true this year.
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Save Money on Homeowners Insurance
Before buying homeowner's insurance, find out how to save money. Get helpful tips to save money on home insurance including comparing prices, discounts and more.
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THE MORTGAGE PROCESS - BEHIND THE SCENES
Ever wonder what happens after you complete the loan application? I'll take you through the mortgage loan process step by step.
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Classroom Rage
Classroom rage? A professor hurls erasers and epithets at students.
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Bad Credit, High Insurance Rates
Insurers use applicants' credit data to "score" risks and set premiums. Scores can vary widely among carriers for identical coverage, and premiums can differ 50% or more.
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DEBT - Another Four-Letter Word
Lawyer Brette McWhorter Sember has written a self-help guide for those of us who may be feeling suffocated by debt. Read a review of REPAIR YOUR OWN CREDIT AND DEAL WITH DEBT.
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Debt Relief Tools
Quick debt solutions aren't easy to come by. But these five credit and debt calculators will give you a clear picture of how to manage your credit card debt.
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How to Fix Your Credit Rating
The preceding article looked at how your credit rating is created. This article will look at how to fix it.
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Tips for Rebuilding Your Credit
Even the worst credit can be repaired, all it takes is knowing where to look and how to start.
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Building Credit History Myth
If you think the only way to get credit is to use credit, change your thinking fast. Find out the best things you can do now to ensure you qualify for a mortgage loan.
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Credit Cards & College Students
Credit card companies love college students... but credit card debt can hurt. Students need to learn the do's and don'ts of choosing and using credit cards.
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Easy New Year’s Resolutions
When it comes to resolutions for the New Year, these should be at the top of your list. They don't require willpower, and they'll make your life easier and safer.
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Loan Officer or Mortgage Broker
Whether you're buying a new home or re-financing a current property, you probably need a mortgage. Should you go to your local bank or find a mortgage broker?
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MORTGAGE GLOSSARY
Glossary of mortgage terminology most often used.
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College Student Credit Cards
Having a credit card is thrilling for college students, but be careful. Here's some advice on how to use your credit card wisely and how to avoid debt and bad credit.
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Eliminating Junk Mail
Eliminating junk mail from your mailbox can make your life less cluttered, reduce your risk of identity theft, and save the planet all at the same time.
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Pre-Qualified Vs. Pre-Approved
Many buyers mistakenly only get pre-qualified for a mortgage without understanding what a pre-qualification tells you. It is certain that most individuals want the best
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Building Your Business Credit
If you are starting a business or just want to make sure your venture has good financial health, follow these three steps to build good business credit.
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Contract Conditions: Financing
Each Agreement of Purchase and Sale presents special challenges. The financing condition that accompanies the agreement is of special importance. This article discusses the elements of the financing clause.
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Dividing the Debt After Divorce
Usually we fight over who gets the house or the car...what about the debt we incurred? Who gets that?
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Getting Married and Merging Money
Getting married involves some big decisions, including how to manage finances. This article includes tips to manage your money as a couple.
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Low Introductory Rate Credit Cards
A credit card offer of less than five percent interest may seem too good to turn down. Why you should refuse it and find other ways to lower your debt.
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Make the Decision to Buy
When is the best time to buy? When should you take the next step towards home ownership? Explore my point of view on the subject.
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Medical Identity Theft
Avoid becoming a victim of medical identity fraud. Learn more about what identity thieves look for and get tips on how to keep personal medical records safe.
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Preventing Identity Theft
One in three people is a victim of identity theft. Can you protect yourself? Here are five ways to help avoid identity theft scams.
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