5 Killer Steps to avoid Credit Card SCAMS!
In August, 2004, the Federal Trade Commission issued their findings of a recent study, which showed that nearly 25 million adults were victims of fraud.Now, most importantly, If you are a victim of fraud, please do not feel like you did anything wrong. It happens to all of us at one point or ... more...

Credit Reporting Agencies Sell Your Information
It's not well known, but if you have recently applied for mortgage credit, the information you shared was probably sold within twenty-four hours of your mortgage application. Credit reporting agencies commonly sell what they term "trigger lists" of folks who have recently contacted mortgage lenders ... more...

What is Identity Theft
One of the prime axioms in life is just when you think it couldnt happen to you, it does. This is a sad fact, and even more so when you consider the crime of identity theft. You take years to establish your financial and individual identity and reputation, and in one moment the illegal act of ... more...

Fixing Your Credit Score Doesn't Have to Cost You
Credit repair advertisements claim to guarantee a quick fix on your credit report. They promise for a fee (not always disclosed at first) to clean up your credit history so that you can qualify for a new home, car, insurance, a job, or premium credit cards. Before you sign up with one of these ... more...

Advanced How-To Credit Repair Tips
If you have been denied new credit because of your existing bad credit then you will save time and money by following these three steps.Explains WHY your credit repair rights are legally protected.Describes WHERE you should begin to start your credit repair actions.Dictates HOW your credit repair ... more...

Protect Yourself From Online Identity Theft
One of the prime axioms in life is just when you think it couldnt happen to you, it does. This is a sad fact, and even more so when you consider the crime of identity theft. You take years to establish your financial and individual identity and reputation, and in one moment the illegal act of ... more...

What Is A FICO Score?
Your FICO score or credit score as its commonly called is a very important calculation that can control whether or not you are eligible to receive credit and if eligible the terms you can receive credit under. Failure to understand the impact this score can have on you future purchasing power and ... more...

Debt Consolidation How to Protect Your Credit Accounts from Theft
Last week, a security exploit at CardSystems Solutions, Inc, a credit card processor, may have allowed thieves to obtain as many as 40 million credit card numbers from unsuspecting victims. The theft was brought about though a virus introduced into the CardSystems that allowed external hackers to ... more...

Steps You Can Take To Protect Your Financial Information and Personal Identity From Fraud
Financial fraud and identity fraud are one of the fasted growing forms of fraud. The first line of defense to protecting yourself begins with you. Here are some steps you can take to help you protect and fight against financial and identity fraud.1. Review and Protect Your Information - The ... more...