Archive for the ‘Credit Facts’ Category

Credit Score: The Brightest Feather in Your Financial Cap

Monday, June 23rd, 2008

Credit scores are the most important aspect that determines your financial future. Carrying a good credit score is an asset and can pave your future towards greener pastures. On the other hand a negative marking on your credit report can be ruinous for your future dreams. However, "There Isn’t Much ...

Getting a Loan for People With Bad Credit

Thursday, April 3rd, 2008

If you’re past payment history is poor you may have difficulty obtaining a loan but a reasonable solution may still be well within your reach. Loans for people with bad credit are often available in the lending industry, but finding a suitable deal in the current economy may prove a ...

Beware of Predatory Lenders

Friday, January 11th, 2008

Consumers face an uphill battle when opening a line of credit and many times the lender who seems more than eager to issue a line of credit can turn out to be a wolf in sheep's clothing. Take for example, Household Finance, who was well known to solicit high risk ...

How Much Credit Card Debt Have US Consumers Raked Up?

Thursday, June 21st, 2007

The Motley Fool's Credit Center shows some mind-blowing statistics on the current credit card debt situation in the United States: Total consumer credit: $1.7 trillion. Credit card debt carried by the average American: $8,562. Total finance charges Americans paid in 2001: $50 billion. Percent of U.S. households deemed credit worthy ...