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		<title>Raise Your Credit Score 40 points in 24hrs</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Aug 2007 19:33:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lance Bolton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Whether we like it or not the big boys are controlling the credit game so you might as well learn how to fight back, take control of your credit, and beat them at their own game!
If you don’t know how to beat the big boys at their own credit game or know how to take [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Whether we like it or not the big boys are controlling the credit game so you might as well learn how to fight back, take control of your credit, and beat them at their own game!</p>
<p>If you don’t know how to beat the big boys at their own credit game or know how to take control of your credit that’s ok, because you do know how to fight back and with the expert guidance available in this eBook I have discovered, you can come out on top.</p>
<p>You can check it out here:</p>
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<p>In it, you will learn exactly how the <a href="http://www.CreditScoreBooster.com/idev/idevaffiliate.php?id=361">Frank Bruno</a>, boosted one of his credit scores 40 points in 24hrs and eventually took it from 604 to 683 in 13 days, That’s 79 points. He also boosted another credit score of his 86 points in 12 days and kept going. The techniques he used help keep his clients credit scores as high as possible month after month.</p>
<p>Everything you read about this book is based on personal experience. As a consultant and credit expert Frank has helped over 2 thousand consumers just like you by providing them unique methods I discovered as a real estate investor working with lenders and brokers.</p>
<p>If you want to learn exactly how to dramatically improve your credit report and raise your credit scores within days and stop the big boys from extorting your hard earned money every time you want to rent or buy something then I highly suggest you purchase Frank&#8217;s credit score booster e-book and watch the credit tip videos that’s stuffed full of unique but legal techniques to quickly improve your credit report and raise your credit scores within days instead of months.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.CreditScoreBooster.com/idev/idevaffiliate.php?id=361">Click Here NOW!</a>  You wont regret it.</p>
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		<title>Using A Debt Elimination Calculator For Credit Card Debts</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jun 2007 07:48:59 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lance Bolton</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Credit Card Tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[You may be really happy because you’ve got lots of credit cards. You may feel too assured because you can always use it anytime of the day and wherever you are.











Yes, credit cards can provide you with the needed cash especially when it is for an emergency but didn’t you know that with your every [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You may be really happy because you’ve got lots of credit cards. You may feel too assured because you can always use it anytime of the day and wherever you are.<br />
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Yes, credit cards can provide you with the needed cash especially when it is for an emergency but didn’t you know that with your every swipe comes another set of debts? The convenience is of course given to you by the credit card you have in your wallet. Why not? You need not bring paper bills and coins when you shop or dine out. You simply have to swipe your credit card and presto! You have already paid to the cashier all your purchases. But then the real scenario is this—while you are paying with the absence of the paper money at your hands, you are likewise incurring debts which you will need to pay. The worst part is that when things go out of hand and your spending gets beyond control, you may one face a big trouble regarding the dues that you will have to pay.</p>
<p>The American people seem to be very hooked into the use of the credit cards. And most of them are also lured into the pool of debts that in turn bring them to extremely boiling water. The debt trap is exposing its claws and is continuously attacking the people. The end point for these things is the signing of debt consolidation strategies especially when dealing with the concerned lenders and then figuring out which will be the very best payment scheme option available will work out right.<br />
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Debt elimination calculator is like a software used in computing for the credit card debt consolidation options. With the debt elimination calculator, you and your advisor are able to find out the most reachable monthly savings that you can incur. Amazing, is it not? This becomes attainable through the carefully planned out and intelligent combination of several bills which are compounded into one. This in turn results to the cutting down of the severely high interest rates which creates tax-deductible loans. Furthermore, the debt elimination calculator will help you discover out the span of time which you will be needing in order to pay for the loan. </p>
<p>In truth, the debt elimination calculator is very easy to use. You just need to fill in the corresponding fields with regards to the monthly sum that you have in existence and then click on the “calculate” sign that you see therein. After which, the results will be displayed. The total and exact amount of the loan that you will have to pay will be shown and these will all be contrasted with the existing installments that you are facing.</p>
<p>It must be remembered that the debt consolidation calculator must be used with extreme caution. Yes, it provides you with the assistance in finally summarizing the financial situation you are facing at the moment but all the debt consolidation calculator can offer you are purely estimations. The results created are often utilized for the evaluation of the most probable outputs of consolidating certain debts as they are geared towards an equity loan. It is vital that a professional must be consulted before the prior use of the debt elimination calculator because he or she can provide you with the advices you need most. </p>
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		<title>Calculating Your Credit Score</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2007 13:22:00 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lance Bolton</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Credit Rating]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Following on from the article on Busting The Myths Of Your Credit Score, you are probably think &#8220;How Do I Calculate it?&#8221;  Well, here&#8217;s some help.
Once you understand what a credit score is, how it affects your life, and why it is important to build and maintain good credit, you may also want to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Following on from the article on <a href="http://www.debtmanagementtipsonline.com/2007/06/02/busting-the-myths-of-your-credit-score/">Busting The Myths Of Your Credit Score</a>, you are probably think &#8220;How Do I Calculate it?&#8221;  Well, here&#8217;s some help.</p>
<p>Once you understand what a credit score is, how it affects your life, and why it is important to build and maintain good credit, you may also want to know how, exactly, a credit score is calculated. The process is not simple, and each of the three major companies in the United States that reports credit score and history uses a slightly different method, so your credit score will probably vary slightly from one report to the next. However, there are some factors you can take into consideration if you want to roughly estimate your own credit score.<br />
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First, if you have never owned a credit card, had bills in your name, or borrowed money of any sort, your credit score is zero. While this is not considered bad credit, it is almost as hard to get a loan with no credit as it is with bad credit. Some companies may be willing to take a chance on someone with a zero score, but it is much better to build up a little credit by owning cards, and living a stable life.</p>
<p>Credit history is about 35% of your total credit score, so this is very important. Bills that have gone unpaid or debts that have defaulted will hurt your credit score for 7 to 10 years before they are erased, so remember that the bad choices you make today can hurt you in the future. Even if you repay these past debts, they will still show up on you credit history as bills that were late. Another 15% of your credit score is length of credit history. Therefore, it is important to start building credit as soon as possible. Your credit score will improve with age as long as you maintain bank accounts. Information such as length of employment or residence can also fall under this category, so if you have a very stable life, you&#8217;ll have a better score than someone who moves around often.</p>
<p>About 30% of your score depends on what you currently owe. Even if you are not late on bills, if you have many loans out already, it may be possible that you are denied another. Therefore, it is important to only take out the loans you really need and to repay them on time or early if at all possible. By paying off your loans early, you will not only see a jump in your credit score, but you will also save money on interest. This shows up as good credit on your history. However, try to keep your money in one place if possible. 10% of your credit score is based on new accounts. They will look at how many different loans you&#8217;ve applied for in the past and how many different accounts you have open. Opening and closing accounts quickly is not recommended.</p>
<p>Overall, use common sense. By knowing how your credit score is calculated you can easily spot mistakes, which may hurt your credit now or in the future. You are entitled to see your credit report annually for free, so review this, as well as your credit score, to be sure that you are being treated fairly. </p>
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		<title>Busting the Myths of Your Credit Score</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 02 Jun 2007 13:18:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lance Bolton</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Credit Rating]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[There are many credit score myths floating around. This is due to the fact that few people know how credit scores are calculated and what helps determine a credit score. Here are a few credit score myths:


Credit card offers will lower your credit score. Receiving credit card offers does not lower your score. If you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>There are many credit score myths floating around. This is due to the fact that few people know how credit scores are calculated and what helps determine a credit score. Here are a few credit score myths:</p>
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<li>Credit card offers will lower your credit score. Receiving credit card offers does not lower your score. If you choose to open multiple lines of credit, however, you leave yourself at risk to spend more, and this can lower your score. The higher the balances on your cards, the lower your credit score, and if you do not repay the minimum every month, you will significantly hurt your credit history.</li>
<li>Checking your score hurts your credit. This is a tricky one. Many people think that checking your credit report can lower your credit score. This is not necessarily the case. You can check your credit score as many times as you wish without lowering your score, as long as you do so through legitimate credit reporting agencies. However, hard hits, such as applying for new lines of credit, will lower your score.</li>
<li>Comparing mortgage or car loans can lower your score. For the same reasons as above, many think that shopping around for the best mortgage or car loan rates can lower your score. In fact, inquiries for a mortgage or car loan are treated as a single inquiry as long as they occur within 45 days of each other, so feel free to look for the best deal.</li>
<li>Paying off all my debt will raise my score significantly. While this may seem like a logical conclusion, your credit score is not based solely on how much debt you have. Your credit score is also determined by your credit history. If you constantly made late payments or missed payments altogether, your credit score will remain low, as this tells companies that you may not be able to pay in the future.</li>
<li>Credit counseling will hurt your credit score. The FICO model does not take into account any references to credit counseling. This changed 3 years ago, after research showed that those who underwent credit counseling did not default on their debts more than anyone else. However, some companies see the reference to credit counseling and will not offer you credit, while others may offer you a higher interest rate.</li>
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<p>Overall, be careful about what you believe when it comes to your credit. By obtaining credit counseling or speaking to a professor, you can help learn fact from fiction and choose the best course of action to build good credit.</p>
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		<title>Starting a Business: Good Personal Credit is a Necessity</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2007 13:11:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lance Bolton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you are thinking about starting your own business, banks will look at your personal credit history if you have no business credit history. Thus, credit scores are more important than ever. While banks previously determined whether to lend to a business or not by looking at your credit, the business&#8217;s potential, any collateral you [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are thinking about starting your own business, banks will look at your personal credit history if you have no business credit history. Thus, credit scores are more important than ever. While banks previously determined whether to lend to a business or not by looking at your credit, the business&#8217;s potential, any collateral you may offer, and your personal career history, this process has become extremely condensed in order to process more applications and level out the bank&#8217;s risk, so without excellent credit, you might find yourself denied a business loan.<br />
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Start by getting a tax identification number for your business, which helps separate your business credit history and your personal credit history &#8211; an important step in building your business credit and helping to launch your business. If you have bad credit, separating your business from your personal credit is crucial. You can do this by applying for a tax identification number for your business, but also by securing a business office address and phone, as well as a business bank account. </p>
<p>Larger and better-known financial institutions often automate their credit application processes now, and having a less than average personal credit score and no business credit history will hurt your chances of obtaining a loan. Try smaller, hometown banks, which are more likely to view you personal credit score while factoring in the potential of the business. Some lenders focus on high-risk loans for entrepreneurs. These loans often start with high interest rates, with the understanding that increased business cash flow can lower the rate. Depending on the amount of your start-up costs, you can also consider opening up a business credit line to help with initial expenses.</p>
<p>Another option in obtaining money is opening up a home equity loan. This may be a risky option, depending on the viability of your business. Home equity loans are loans taken out against your home. These loans can give you the start-up cash necessary to fund your business at relatively low interest rates, but depending on the strength of your business, you could lose your house if your business fails.</p>
<p>Once you have a tax identification number for your business, you can begin building your business&#8217;s credit history and score. You can do this by paying any business bills on time, especially your business credit cards. The national credit reporting agencies have also developed a credit report for businesses, and this will allow you to better track your business&#8217;s credit. By maintaining good personal credit, you can start off with good credit in the business world as well. </p>
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		<title>Marrying into Good Credit</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2007 10:10:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lance Bolton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[When you get married, one of the things that is probably low on your priority list is understanding how your finances will work as a couple. If you both have good credit, than this isn&#8217;t really a problem. However, if one of you has less than perfect credit, it is an important situation to discuss. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>When you get married, one of the things that is probably low on your priority list is understanding how your finances will work as a couple. If you both have good credit, than this isn&#8217;t really a problem. However, if one of you has less than perfect credit, it is an important situation to discuss. Protect yourself or your new spouse financially to ensure a happy future for your family.<br />
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First and foremost, if you or your new spouse has bad credit, take precautions to make sure that one person&#8217;s bad credit does not create unnecessary problems for the other. This is most easily done by keeping your finances separate. You may also want to look into signing a prenuptial agreement. Although this is probably the last thing you want to think about as you plan your wedding, a prenuptial agreement is the best solution, especially when dealing with high amounts of debt or high incomes. It acts as security for both parties in the case of divorce. However, even if you deem a prenuptial agreement unnecessary, you should both talk about a personal verbal agreement to prevent arguments in the future. Protect your credit or your spouse&#8217;s credit by knowing where you stand right from the beginning</p>
<p>Opening a bank account together can be a great thing or a disaster. In the perfect scenario, both you and your spouse will contribute and withdrawal equal amounts. However, rarely is this the case. Instead, it is better to keep separate accounts or to contribute in relation to your overall income. (For example, if the wife stays home with the children and works only part-time, she may contribute less to the account than her husband who works full-time.) If one spouse tends to spend a lot of money and accidentally overdraws on the account, it could financially hurt the other as well.</p>
<p>The same is true for loans that you take out together-if one forgets to pay the bill, it will negatively affect the other. Instead of having one person be in charge of the bills every month, it is much better to set time aside to review them together each month. This way, you can both be sure they are getting paid. If one spouse has bad credit, he or she can use the other&#8217;s good credit in the same way a co-signer helps someone gain credit. However, remember to always be financially responsible so that you do not ruin your spouse&#8217;s credit or he or she does not ruin yours. This could lead to strains in the marriage.</p>
<p>If you are unsure how credit works after marriage or how you can work together to maintain or build good credit as a couple, seek help. Counselors and other professionals can speak with you about credit and the importance of establishing it together to provide a good financial footing for you future and a future family.  </p>
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		<title>A Second Chance: Credit Unions</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2007 13:09:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lance Bolton</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Debt Tips]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[A credit union is an organization available to individuals based on their place of residence or employment. It works a lot like a bank but offer loans exclusively to their members that are usually of a lower interest rate. Those who deposit money are able to also borrow money because it is run by its [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A credit union is an organization available to individuals based on their place of residence or employment. It works a lot like a bank but offer loans exclusively to their members that are usually of a lower interest rate. Those who deposit money are able to also borrow money because it is run by its members. This is the perfect place for someone who earns a steady paycheck but has somehow managed to accumulate bad credit because the community is familiar with each other enough to base loans on character. A bank will turn you down in an instant if your credit rating is not favorable, but with a credit union you have a chance to state your case before you are approved or denied.<br />
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You could benefit financially just for being a member of a credit union. A savings account in a bank will accumulate interest that is given to your account over time. It is determined by a small percentage of what your balance is over time. Credit unions pay higher dividends to their members and the interest rates on any loans you must pay back will be much lower. Any profits that are accumulated will go into serving the members because it is a non-profit organization that is run entirely by volunteers in the community.</p>
<p>There are various ways of finding out which credit unions are available to you based on your employment, residence, or involvement in an organization. If you have a steady job, you can ask your employer if there is one for which you are eligible based on your involvement with the company. There may also be a member of your family who belongs to a credit union that encourages members to have their families join. In most areas you may be available to join based on your place of residence. It is viewed as a way for the community to work together as one to take care of one another.</p>
<p>Everyone needs to be a member of a financial institution in order to build credit, gain eligibility to take out a loan if it is needed, and also to have a reference of stability on his or her credit report. Many people prefer credit unions to banks because they are welcoming and community oriented. Since they are non-profit, you will not have to pay a fee to be a member and take advantage on the positive things they have to offer. This will give anyone who has a bad credit history a chance to still be eligible for loans and rebuilding their credit score.</p>
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		<title>Insurance For Identity Theft Victims</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2007 12:37:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lance Bolton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Identity theft may seem so far fetched but trust me it is not. With today’s technology and the growing sophistication of the world wide web, hackers and con artists are now living in a world that used to only exist in the pages of a science fiction book or a scene in a suspense-thriller movie.

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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Identity theft may seem so far fetched but trust me it is not. With today’s technology and the growing sophistication of the world wide web, hackers and con artists are now living in a world that used to only exist in the pages of a science fiction book or a scene in a suspense-thriller movie.<br />
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This can be a major problem for anyone because not only will you have to worry about your personal properties like credit cards and bank accounts, you also have to think about the fact that someone else is using your name and your reputation to do god-knows what.</p>
<p>According to the FTC, there are more than 160,000 reported cases of identity fraud in the country in 2002.</p>
<p>Identity theft insurance reimburses the victims of identity thefts for the cost of restoring their identity and repairing credit reports. Some companies include these kinds of insurance as part of their homeowners insurance policies while others sell them as stand alone policies or as an endorsementa to a homeowners or renters insurance policies.</p>
<p>On average, these policies cost between $25 and $50 for $15,000 to $25,000 worth of coverage. Identity theft insurance provides reimbursement for expenses such as phone bills, lost wages, notary and certified mailing costs and sometimes attorney fees with the prior consent of the insurer. </p>
<p>Complaints about identity theft have surged from about 40,000 in 1992 to 750,000 in 1998, according to regulators. </p>
<p>Las Vegan Julia Twentyfive knows all too well how identity theft can destroy your life. A thief who stole her purse used her identity to rip off others in a credit card scam. Her nightmare cost her three days in jail, $15,000 and two years of her life to straighten it all out.</p>
<p>Metro police say they receive up to 75 new reports of identity theft every week here in Clark County. It&#8217;s the fastest growing crime in America today. It&#8217;s just a matter of time; sooner or later we&#8217;ll all become victims. </p>
<p>Ted Burke is a former law enforcement agent who has spent many years dealing with identity theft victims. &#8220;They really didn&#8217;t have an antidote or way to stop the bleeding until we came about. Burke is now the senior regional vice president of Prepaid Legal Services, Inc. in Nevada. His company has offices all over North America and has now partnered with the nation&#8217;s biggest investigative agency, Kroll Inc., to provide an insurance policy for ID theft victims. </p>
<p>&#8220;Generally, we&#8217;ll find out if they&#8217;re a victim before they know and we&#8217;ll notify them,&#8221; Burke said. </p>
<p>It&#8217;s called identity theft shield, an around the clock system of monitoring your credit, restoring your identity and reimbursing your costs in case your good name is stolen and used against you. And with 1 of out of every 4 Las Vegans at risk of falling victim to this rising crime, identity theft insurance may be the closest thing our society has to a cure. </p>
<p>Ted Burke adds, &#8220;It gives them peace of mind. They can sleep at night knowing we&#8217;re watching their back 24-7, 7 days a week no matter where they are or what they&#8217;re doing, we&#8217;re taking care of them.&#8221;</p>
<p>Identity theft shield benefits will cost your family anywhere from $10 to $12 a month. Pre-paid legal Services has been in business for more than 30 years and operating in Nevada since 1989. </p>
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		<title>Comparing Credit Cards</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 May 2007 12:45:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lance Bolton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[All across the United States, there are hundreds and hundreds of banks and credit card companies looking for your business. This day and age, banks and credit card companies are in competition with each other, trying all they can to get your business. To try and get your business, they offer different credit cards with [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>All across the United States, there are hundreds and hundreds of banks and credit card companies looking for your business. This day and age, banks and credit card companies are in competition with each other, trying all they can to get your business. To try and get your business, they offer different credit cards with various incentives, rebates, and other perks.<br />
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Before you make your decision and choose a credit card, you should always compare what each company or bank has to offer you.  If you get an offer in the mail for a credit card, you should go on the Internet and look into it more.  You should also make sure that you read the fine print as well, to see if there are any type of hidden fees or other costs associated with that card.  Many times, with offers in the mail, credit card companies or banks will try to sneak hidden fees and costs in there.</p>
<p>When you start to compare offers, you should make sure that you look at the APR and the fees.  The APR is very important, as this will tell you your interest rate.  You want to get the lowest APR possible with your credit card.  If you look at a credit card that has an unusually high APR, you should immediately rule it out.  Credit cards that come with high APR rates can easily lead you on a roller coaster towards credit card debt.  No matter how good your credit may be, high APR rates can leave you with charges that are really difficult to pay.</p>
<p>Among the many options available to you, you’ll have three primary choices for your credit card &#8211; Visa, MasterCard, and American Express.  These three giants are the leaders in credit cards.  Visa and MasterCard don’t issue the cards themselves, they have banks and other companies issue on their behalf.  American Express, or AMEX, is the only one that does everything themselves.  AMEX issues their credit cards, maintains their own networks, and doesn’t use any type of third party.</p>
<p>If you like to travel, you will probably want to choose either Visa or MasterCard, as they are accepted all over the world.  American Express is the least accepted of the three, although the company is upgrading their networks every chance they get.  Before too long, AMEX will be accepted virtually everywhere.  Right now though, AMEX isn’t accepted in all areas of the world.</p>
<p>Discover is another type of credit card, although it isn’t near as popular as the three above.  Discover does have some great benefits to offer you, although it isn’t accepted in other parts of the world.  Most people who have Discover credit cards stay local and use their cards in the event of an emergency.  If you don’t have a credit card and have been thinking about getting a Discover card, you should really think about that decision and choose either Visa or MasterCard instead.  </p>
<p>All in all, there are a lot of credit cards to choose from.  That final decision though, is entirely up to you.  There are a lot of great companies and banks out there, although it’s up to you to find the best credit card for your needs.  You can choose to go with a company or bank that’s local to you, or get online and look for your credit card.  The Internet can be a great resource for credit cards, as long as you know what you want.  If you know what you want before you go online &#8211; you’ll save yourself a lot of time and money.</p>
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		<title>Credit Laws You Need to Know</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 20 May 2007 12:40:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Lance Bolton</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Equal Credit Opportunity Act states that all lenders will apply the same credit standards to all consumers, without prohibiting by race, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, or public assistance program involvement. This does not guarantee the approval of a loan or credit but does insure that all consumers are given an equal [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Equal Credit Opportunity Act states that all lenders will apply the same credit standards to all consumers, without prohibiting by race, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, or public assistance program involvement. This does not guarantee the approval of a loan or credit but does insure that all consumers are given an equal chance to obtain credit. The only acceptable measurement for creditors to use is your ability to pay your debts.<br />
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Many applications will contain questions about your sex, your race, or your nationality. You are not required to answer such questions on an application for credit. These may be asked in conjunction with fair housing laws or affirmative action laws, but these are completely optional. Furthermore, you should not be asked about your marital status, unless your partner will help secure and use the loan. You may be asked your age under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, but only to determine if you are old enough to obtain credit (usually 18 years old in the U.S.)</p>
<p>All creditors must notify any applicants of their decision within 30 days. If the application is denied, the creditor must provide a written statement detailing the outcome or decision along with the reason for the denial and information on the applicant&#8217;s rights. This act helps ensure that a certain standard is kept with all applications for credit &#8211; no matter who the applicant is.</p>
<p>The Fair Credit Reporting Act gives individuals the right to view their credit report. To disseminate this, each citizen can receive one free credit report every 12 months. The act allows individuals to receive their credit history for all three national credit reporting agencies. In reviewing his or her credit, disputes can be logged against specific items on the credit report, allowing the consumer to police the credit reporting agencies. If the correction to your credit is not up to par, you can also add a brief statement of 100 words or less clarifying the particular item. </p>
<p>The act was instituted to uphold the accuracy and privacy of an individual&#8217;s information in credit reports. It was also passed with the intention of curbing identity theft, an ever-growing crime. By reviewing one&#8217;s credit report each year, he or she could determine if any sort of identity theft had occurred.</p>
<p>Both acts help protect you by insuring the fairness of the lending industry while allowing you to take control of your credit history and ensure its accuracy. Maintaining good credit begins by learning all you can about how credit reporting works. By understanding these laws, you are taking a positive step in creating good credit for a stable financial future.</p>
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