Archive for January, 2008

3 Reasons Certified Mail Is A Must When Disputing Your Credit Report

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

When it comes to disputing incorrect items on your credit report, it’s easy to simply use online forms provided by credit bureaus to start the process. Unfortunately, using that method can be a complete waste of time. Find out 3 important reasons why it’s better to break out the paper and stamps instead.

Earn Free Miles With Airline Mile Cards

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Sick of paying top dollar for your airline ticket? Learn how to get free airline tickets every time you fly.

Gas Rebate Credit Cards - The Way To Save

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Are you sick of spending a ton of money on gas? Save in the long run with the best credit card possible.

Unsecured and Secured Credit Cards

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Many smaller banks have been offering credit cards designed specifically for people with bad credit. You may think that it doesn’t make sense to offer them to people with bad credit, but when you look at the charges involved, you’ll see that it actually makes very good sense for the issuing bank. Of course, it’s not usually a good deal for the consumer.

Credit Card Problems

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Have you been denied a credit card? Most of us have. It’s very common, and it doesn’t always mean that you have bad credit.

Credit Cards for College Students

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Credit card companies have been courting college students for ages, and it’s no wonder. College students are notoriously big spenders. They tend to over-extend themselves in order to not only pay for their tuition and books, but also for the latest clothes, party supplies, electronics, eating out, and event tickets. These are exactly the type of people that credit card companies are dying to get their hands on.

Myths About the Credit Report

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

What is a credit report and it’s implications? I get this question very often from my readers. Before I answer this, it is important to understand that these reports are maintained by an agency called credit bureau.

Subprime losses batter Japanese banks

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

Japan’s three biggest banks have lost a total of Y499bn ($4.7bn) as a result of exposure to US subprime mortgage products and other structured securities

ICE begins move to rival CME and Nymex

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

The Intercontinental Exchange has held talks with a fledgling futures exchange backed by banks and trading firms with a view to forming a rival to a CME-Nymex group

Dispute Your Credit Report Online In 3 Easy Steps

Thursday, January 31st, 2008

The credit bureaus don’t want you to know how to dispute your credit report online. They’re for profit companies that lose money when they have to investigate your credit report disputes. The fact is though, it’s your right so you need to know how.