Benefit #1: People with poor credit are unable to obtain car loans, credit cards, or even an apartment in their own name. In a credit-driven world, a ruined credit reputation or a status of being deemed “unworthy for credit” is both a stigma and a drawback in everyday life. A primary benefit of working to …
Scam /skam/ noun informal 1. a dishonest scheme; a fraud. “an insurance scam” synonyms: fraud, swindle, racket, trick verb 2. swindle. “a guy that scams the elderly out of their savings” synonyms: swindle, cheat, deceive, trick, dupe, hoodwink, double-cross (Merriam-Webster Dictionary) The warnings are all out there – on the internet, in Public Service Announcements (“PSA’s”), …
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Anecdotally speaking, filing for Chapter 7 bankruptcy can be – in and of itself – a relief. Most people who take the step of filing a bankruptcy petition have been in a state of fret and worry for months – maybe years – in the period leading up to the filing. The constancy of vexing …
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Caveat Emptor – noun the principle that the buyer alone is responsible for checking the quality and suitability of goods before a purchase is made. Caveat Emptor – in language that even a layman should be able to understand, the principle of “let the buyer beware” is a sensible watchword regarding any purchase – substantial or …
“To file, or not to file? … THAT is A question.” That is a question that thousands of debt-burdened debtors ask on an annual basis: “Should I file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy?” Another question often asked is: “What are the alternatives to filing for bankruptcy?” And: “If any”? This writer is of the belief that …
To initiate an investigation of a “bad mark” on a consumer credit report, consumers are advised to make their first inquiry or request via a credit reporting agency. The three major credit reporting agencies in the United States are Equifax, Experian, and Transunion. Trying to resolve a dispute with the business or lender who may …
Consumers need to be vigilant in protecting their credit and financial reputations. In today’s age, lenders, companies, and others who transact business via the credit markets can be predatory, merciless, and not consumer-friendly. One way of protecting your credit history and reputation is to know and understand some basics of credit reporting, credit monitoring, and …
The credit score is generally the prime determiner in whether a prospective house purchaser is able to qualify for a mortgage. In the United States, most houses are purchased through the acquisition of a mortgage. Most home purchasers in the United States today do not have the funds to purchase a home without a mortgage. …
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There is no questioning that filing for bankruptcy is something that can have all sorts of impact on your life. For instance, it’s a major life decision that might affect your employment opportunities, where you can live and might even affect your relationships with others. Quite clearly, it might be a full-on life-changing event. It …
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Negative remarks on your credit report can stick around on your credit report for a significant period of time. This had lead some people to attempt changing their Social Security Number as a potential work around for bad credit. Believing you can start with a new bill of clean credit by changing your Social Security …
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