Creative ways to prevent identity theft

This post was written by Stephanie Cuellar Butler, Contributing Writer on November 16, 2009
Posted Under: Consumer Protection | Comments

Did you know Facebook, cell phones and new operating systems could all be used to steal your personal information?
Identity thieves are increasingly creative as changing technology allows them new tools to pilfer; but with a little awareness and some creativity of your own you can keep your private information out of sticky fingers.
New ID theft [...]

What you need to know about freezing your credit score

Q: What do Walt Disney and credit reports have in common?
A: Both of them may be frozen! One hidden under “The Pirates of the Caribbean,”” and the other with each of the top credit reporting agencies.
OK, Walt Disney probably isn’t frozen, but did you know you can protect yourself from identity theft by freezing your [...]

Shopping for a credit card? Read the fine print.

This post was written by Anna Sowa, Contributing Writer on October 5, 2009
Posted Under: Better Spending Habits, Debt be gone | Comments

It might be hard to think back on that very first credit card you got. For many, that was where our credit histories began – but what, exactly, does the perfect credit card look like?
Whether you are a novice or long-time credit-card user, it helps to understand the fine print and shop with some regulations.
First [...]

The “Other” Credit Score

This post was written by elisa cundiff, outreach coordinator on August 3, 2009
Posted Under: Debt be gone | Comments

Today’s guest post comes from Philip Tirone. Philip speaks nationwide in an effort to change the credit laws to be more transparent to consumers. He is the author of the book, “7 Steps to a 720 Credit Score.”
Difference in Credit Scores… that NOBODY is talking about, and what it means to you!
Two [...]

Which is more important: Credit score or GPA?

This post was written by elisa cundiff, outreach coordinator on March 26, 2009
Posted Under: Employment Help | Comments

This post is courtesy of the LendingTree.com Smart Borrower Center.
Your credit score and your GPA represent your past and can affect your future.
As a young person starting your career and financial life, there are two numbers that are critical to your success: Your grade point average, or GPA, and your credit score. Both can help [...]

Say “NO!” to Store Credit Cards

This post was written by elisa cundiff, outreach coordinator on December 6, 2008
Posted Under: Debt be gone | Comments

Store credit cards bite.

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