<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
<rss version="2.0"
	xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/"
	xmlns:wfw="http://wellformedweb.org/CommentAPI/"
	xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/"
	xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"
	xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/"
	xmlns:slash="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/slash/"
	>

<channel>
	<title>Credit Report Advice &#187; articles</title>
	<atom:link href="http://creditreportadvice.net/category/articles/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" />
	<link>http://creditreportadvice.net</link>
	<description></description>
	<lastBuildDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2009 07:44:20 +0000</lastBuildDate>
	<generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4</generator>
	<language>en</language>
	<sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod>
	<sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency>
			<item>
		<title>Play Online Poker At Pokerstars.net And Win Free Roll To World Poker Tour</title>
		<link>http://creditreportadvice.net/2009/01/05/wwwpokerstarsnet.html</link>
		<comments>http://creditreportadvice.net/2009/01/05/wwwpokerstarsnet.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2009 20:25:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pokerstars.net]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[www.pokerstars.net]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://creditreportadvice.net/?p=190</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[If you love playing poker games then here is a place where you can literally enjoy all the games.Yes we are talking about www.pokerstars.net. Online poker games popularity is picking up speed of late. So many online poker rooms have come up. But to get the same thrill of the game and to get amazing [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you love playing poker games then here is a place where you can literally enjoy all the games.Yes we are talking about<strong> <a href="http://www.vip-bonus.com/poker/wwwpokerstarscom.html">www.pokerstars.net</a>.</strong> Online poker games popularity is picking up speed of late. So many online poker rooms have come up. But to get the same thrill of the game and to get amazing VIP bonus offer you just need to check them out atleast once.</p>
<p>At <strong><a href="http://www.vip-bonus.com/poker/wwwpokerstarscom.html">pokerstars.net</a></strong> there are various poker games that you can easily play and enjoy. Even if you are a new comer, you can learn the game here and then play against some of the best players in the world sitting at various places across the globe.You get various amazing tips to know how you can get amazing VIP bonus offers.</p>
<p>So at <a href="http://www.vip-bonus.com/poker/wwwpokerstarscom.html"><strong>wwwpokerstarsnet</strong> </a>you will come to know how to win a free pass to satellite poker tournaments.So apart from enjoying the poker games like Texas Holdem,Razz you also get many other benefits.So to win VIP bonus, special codes and coupons you need to play there and check what they have to offer to you all. You will really enjoy every moment of it.<br />
<!-- DONOTCHANGE  --></p>
<a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcreditreportadvice.net%2F2009%2F01%2F05%2Fwwwpokerstarsnet.html&amp;linkname=Play%20Online%20Poker%20At%20Pokerstars.net%20And%20Win%20Free%20Roll%20To%20World%20Poker%20Tour"><img src="http://creditreportadvice.net/wp-content/plugins/add-to-any/share_save_256_24.gif" width="256" height="24" alt="Share/Bookmark"/></a>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://creditreportadvice.net/2009/01/05/wwwpokerstarsnet.html/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>High or Low: Keeping Track with National Average Credit Score</title>
		<link>http://creditreportadvice.net/2008/12/31/high-or-low-keeping-track-with-national-average-credit-score.html</link>
		<comments>http://creditreportadvice.net/2008/12/31/high-or-low-keeping-track-with-national-average-credit-score.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2008 02:07:47 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Credit Repair]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[credit scoring]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fix credit score]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[National Average Credit Score]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://creditreportadvice.net/?p=185</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Credit is said to be a system of buying and selling without immediate payment or security. Credit may be in the form of credit cards or loans. 
Any individual who desires to process a credit card or loan application will have to abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the lender. An important factor [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Credit is said to be a system of buying and selling without immediate payment or security. Credit may be in the form of credit cards or loans. </p>
<p>Any individual who desires to process a credit card or loan application will have to abide by the rules and regulations set forth by the lender. An important factor for any credit application to be approved is your credit score. </p>
<p>A credit score is the determinant factor of lending institutions whether or not you will be granted credit. Your existing credit status as well as your past credit standing makes up for a credit score.  </p>
<p>Every nation has a standard credit score to follow to determine the country’s financial condition. The United States has a national average credit score somewhere from 580 to 650. You will most likely be granted with credit requests if you have a high credit score.  </p>
<p>Since the credit score is highly significant for you to obtain credits as well as balance the national average credit score, there are things you must do.  </p>
<p><strong>Seek help from experts</strong></p>
<p>Do not be overwhelmed by low interests or other attractive credit offers by lending institutions. It is best to consult an expert before you close an agreement with a positive notion. </p>
<p>Financial consultants will help you properly handle your finances. He is responsible in showing you the status of your finances. He may also be your source of assistance on matters about getting credits. He will most likely advise you on the pros and cons of getting credits and the many requirements lending institutions need before they come up with a decision. </p>
<p><strong>Do not let your due date slip</strong></p>
<p>When you pay your bills on time or before its due date, you are establishing good credit standing. Another advantage when you are paying ahead of time is that you are also making your balances low. </p>
<p>Late payments of bill will not only give lending institutions bad impressions of you but it can also be unfavorable to maintaining a high credit score. To avoid late payments, it is best to keep track of due dates. Prompt yourself that it is “pay time,” a week before your credit’s due date.  </p>
<p><strong>Keep your interest low</strong></p>
<p>Credit interests establish how good or bad your credit score is as well as the national average credit score. With low credit interests you are likely to maintain good credit standing. </p>
<p>It is recommended that you take on a survey among lending institutions on the credit interest they give. Upon doing your survey, choose which ones can give you low interest yet will still offer you good-quality of service. </p>
<p><strong>Consolidate</strong></p>
<p>To undergo consolidation is usually common to individuals who experience trouble paying off unpaid debts to their lenders. Consolidation is recommended for such people to unburden them of too much paying pressure. </p>
<p><strong>Evaluate and re-evaluate</strong></p>
<p>Be your own accountant. Do not let financial problems pile up, instead of waiting for credit reports to be mailed at the foot of your door, make your own. By doing so, you are updated concerning your credit reports. </p>
<p>Self-evaluation of your credit report will help you gauge how much credit scores you still have. Nowadays if you wish to have free consultations regarding your credit reports, you can always go online and find one.   </p>
<p>Keeping yourself on the right credit score track will not only help you maintain a good credit standing, it will also help your nation maintain a good average credit score. Having so will stabilize the economy.</p>
<a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcreditreportadvice.net%2F2008%2F12%2F31%2Fhigh-or-low-keeping-track-with-national-average-credit-score.html&amp;linkname=High%20or%20Low%3A%20Keeping%20Track%20with%20National%20Average%20Credit%20Score"><img src="http://creditreportadvice.net/wp-content/plugins/add-to-any/share_save_256_24.gif" width="256" height="24" alt="Share/Bookmark"/></a>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://creditreportadvice.net/2008/12/31/high-or-low-keeping-track-with-national-average-credit-score.html/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Even With Bad Credit, You Can Get An Auto Loan</title>
		<link>http://creditreportadvice.net/2008/11/27/even-with-bad-credit-you-can-get-an-auto-loan.html</link>
		<comments>http://creditreportadvice.net/2008/11/27/even-with-bad-credit-you-can-get-an-auto-loan.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 27 Nov 2008 00:36:02 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[auto loan]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://creditreportadvice.net/?p=149</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Getting an auto loan for people with bad credit isn&#8217;t as hard as you might believe.  If you current have bad credit, an auto loan for people with bad credit is a secured loan, which makes it a little easier.  With a car loan, the lender will hold on to the title to the car [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Getting an auto loan for people with bad credit isn&#8217;t as hard as you might believe.  If you current have bad credit, an auto loan for people with bad credit is a secured loan, which makes it a little easier.  With a car loan, the lender will hold on to the title to the car until you have paid the loan in full, so they at least can repossess the car if you don&#8217;t pay the terms of your loan as agreed.  Hopefully, that won&#8217;t be the case, and you can use the auto loan to help rebuild a good credit history.</p>
<p>This does not mean that easy credit is available for someone with bad credit.  A lender will still want to determine you can pay.  They will check to make sure you&#8217;re employed, and also that you can pay your current debts and the new loan out of your monthly salary.  Expect to demonstrate at least three or four months of employment with your current employer, and some employment history before that.  A lender will calculate the percentage of your pay is already going to pay off debt &#8211; and as a guideline they will look to see if your debt is under 30% of your monthly paycheck.  Every lender has their own, in-house guidelines to follow.  Remember that even though a lender has the car as security for an auto loan for people with bad credit, they are not in the car business, and they would rather not repossess your car if at all possible!</p>
<p>If your situation is fairly stable, and you have regular employment, and are able to pay the debt you have now, then even if your credit is less than perfect, you will probably qualify for a car loan.  Again, because of the security, you may even qualify if you have foreclosure, bankruptcy, or other serious credit events on your credit report.</p>
<p>When you&#8217;re working to rebuild some good credit, getting an auto loan for people with bad credit can be just the ticket.  You&#8217;ll need a working vehicle to keep your job of course, and if you need a better car, getting a loan can help.  You will have to make sure you  pay the loan on time each month to use the loan as a way to establish good credit history.  But remember, even if you can afford the loan, it&#8217;s probably better not to buy a car if you don&#8217;t need it, as it adds new debt back to your credit report.  If you don&#8217;t need a car at all, use the cash you would have put toward a car loan and pay off existing debt instead.  Your credit history will be that much better when it is time to buy a car.  </p>
<p>But if you really do need a car, and you are stuck with a poor credit history, don&#8217;t worry. Several lenders in the marketplace realize that many people with bad credit need cars.  They may charge you a higher interest rate on the loan, and perhaps an application fee.  You&#8217;ll also need money down on the loan.  One loan term to watch out for is a prepayment penalty, which means you&#8217;ll pay a hefty fee if you pay off the car loan early &#8211; which could happen if you need to resell the car.  Avoid prepayment penalties whenever possible. </p>
<p>It&#8217;s also best to check with your bank and other lenders before turning to the car dealership for a loan.  Most car dealers will not offer loans for individuals with bad credit, but the ones who do will likely offer very high rates and fees.  Use them as a last resort. </p>
<p>Getting into a new car with an auto loan for people with bad credit is certainly possible.  Just use caution when taking on new debt, and make sure you pay if off on time to rebuild your credit score.</p>
<a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcreditreportadvice.net%2F2008%2F11%2F27%2Feven-with-bad-credit-you-can-get-an-auto-loan.html&amp;linkname=Even%20With%20Bad%20Credit%2C%20You%20Can%20Get%20An%20Auto%20Loan"><img src="http://creditreportadvice.net/wp-content/plugins/add-to-any/share_save_256_24.gif" width="256" height="24" alt="Share/Bookmark"/></a>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://creditreportadvice.net/2008/11/27/even-with-bad-credit-you-can-get-an-auto-loan.html/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>What Your Personal Credit Report Says About You</title>
		<link>http://creditreportadvice.net/2008/11/14/what-your-personal-credit-report-says-about-you.html</link>
		<comments>http://creditreportadvice.net/2008/11/14/what-your-personal-credit-report-says-about-you.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 14 Nov 2008 13:18:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Credit Reports 101]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[articles]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://creditreportadvice.net/?p=85</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Everyone knows that the information in their personal credit report is what credit card and finance companies use to base their offer to extend credit to you or not, but do you know what is actually in your credit report?  Did you know, depending on what information your personal credit report holds, it could [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Everyone knows that the information in their personal credit report is what credit card and finance companies use to base their offer to extend credit to you or not, but do you know what is actually in your credit report?  Did you know, depending on what information your personal credit report holds, it could determine if you can buy a new home or if you have to live in a box?</p>
<p>Most people think that, when a company looks at their personal credit report, that company is just looking to see what their credit score is and if they have been on time with their payments. True, they look at those things, but the companies also look at how much debt you have compared to your income. Even small accounts, such as those with Fingerhut or some other small mail order company, can be a deduction toward the income considered when you apply for a loan.</p>
<p>If you seem to have more money going out than you do coming in, most of the time the credit card or loan company won&#8217;t touch you. By law, if a certain percentage of your income is not available to make the payment on the loan you are trying to get, the loan companies can not loan you any money, whatever the reason may be that you need it.</p>
<p>Your personal credit report also shows if you are, or have been in the last seven years, delinquent with any payments to any company. If you have been thirty days or more late on any payment, rest assured, it&#8217;s on your credit report. This tells the lender that you might be a risk to do business with, depending on how long the account was in delinquency and if it has been paid off.</p>
<p>Your personal credit report will also show, for up to ten years, if you have filed bankruptcy. Forget the rumor that a company is more likely to do business with you if you have filed bankruptcy because you can&#8217;t file it again for so many years, it&#8217;s just simply not true. A bankruptcy shows a credit card or finance company that you tend to get yourself in over your head.</p>
<p>Does your personal credit report say great things about you, or will you be living in the box for awhile?</p>
<a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcreditreportadvice.net%2F2008%2F11%2F14%2Fwhat-your-personal-credit-report-says-about-you.html&amp;linkname=What%20Your%20Personal%20Credit%20Report%20Says%20About%20You"><img src="http://creditreportadvice.net/wp-content/plugins/add-to-any/share_save_256_24.gif" width="256" height="24" alt="Share/Bookmark"/></a>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://creditreportadvice.net/2008/11/14/what-your-personal-credit-report-says-about-you.html/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Get Your Instant Credit Report Online</title>
		<link>http://creditreportadvice.net/2008/11/11/get-your-instant-credit-report-online.html</link>
		<comments>http://creditreportadvice.net/2008/11/11/get-your-instant-credit-report-online.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 13:16:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free credit report]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://creditreportadvice.net/?p=83</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You want to view your credit report, but you don&#8217;t want to wait six weeks to get it in the mail. What do you do? Go online and get an instant credit report, of course. It is very simple to do, and for those of us that hate to wait for anything, it&#8217;s the perfect [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You want to view your credit report, but you don&#8217;t want to wait six weeks to get it in the mail. What do you do? Go online and get an instant credit report, of course. It is very simple to do, and for those of us that hate to wait for anything, it&#8217;s the perfect solution.</p>
<p>To get your instant credit report, log onto www.annualcreditreport.com.  This site allows you to view your credit report from all three major credit reporting agencies; TransUnion, Equifax and Experian. After answering a few simple questions about yourself and verifying your identity, there you have it&#8211;your instant credit report.</p>
<p>You can also go to each company’s website and request an instant credit report. If you use a search engine with the key words instant credit report, be careful of the companies that say you can receive your credit report instantly by using their services free for thirty days. These companies are credit monitoring companies and offer free credit monitoring for thirty days. After the thirty days is up, they charge you a monthly fee to continue with their services.</p>
<p>If you choose to go through a credit monitoring service to receive your instant credit report and you do not want to continue with their services, be sure to notify them a few days before your free trial is up. This allows them to note your account so you will not be billed.</p>
<p>The law requires that you receive one free credit report from each credit reporting agency every year and this can include the instant credit reports you receive online. Be sure to print out a copy of each instant credit report from each reporting agency and store them in a safe place for future reference.</p>
<a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcreditreportadvice.net%2F2008%2F11%2F11%2Fget-your-instant-credit-report-online.html&amp;linkname=Get%20Your%20Instant%20Credit%20Report%20Online"><img src="http://creditreportadvice.net/wp-content/plugins/add-to-any/share_save_256_24.gif" width="256" height="24" alt="Share/Bookmark"/></a>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://creditreportadvice.net/2008/11/11/get-your-instant-credit-report-online.html/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>How to Receive a Free Government Credit Report</title>
		<link>http://creditreportadvice.net/2008/11/05/how-to-receive-a-free-government-credit-report.html</link>
		<comments>http://creditreportadvice.net/2008/11/05/how-to-receive-a-free-government-credit-report.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Nov 2008 13:13:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free credit report]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://creditreportadvice.net/?p=81</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[With a new law that went into effect in 2005 allowing an individual to receive a free credit report once a year from all three credit reporting agencies, many people are wondering how to get them.  These free government credit reports are available by written request or online.
To receive a free government credit report [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With a new law that went into effect in 2005 allowing an individual to receive a free credit report once a year from all three credit reporting agencies, many people are wondering how to get them.  These free government credit reports are available by written request or online.</p>
<p>To receive a free government credit report in the mail, simply send a written request to each one of the three major credit reporting agencies. These agencies are Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.  Once the agencies receive your written request, they will mail a copy of the report to the address that you specify in your request.  Total turn around time to receive these reports is normally about six weeks.</p>
<p>Another option that you have to receive your free government credit report is by going online. Once online you can use a search engine such as google and type in the key words free government credit report. This search will bring up many sites. Most of the sites will offer you the free government credit report with your acceptance to try their credit monitoring services free for one month.  Once that month is up they charge a monthly fee to continue monitoring your credit report.  If you choose to receive your credit report through one of these companies and do not wish to continue their services, be sure to cancel the services before the thirty day trial period is up.</p>
<p>You can also go to www.annualcreditreport.com to receive your free government credit report.  After you have entered some personal information and verified your identity, this website allows you to view your free government credit report from all three agencies. Just simply check the agencies you want to view your report with and it will show you to them one at a time.  It is a good idea to check your free government credit report with all three agencies because they can, and almost always do, contain different information.</p>
<p>If you are viewing your free government credit report online, be sure to print a copy of each report and put them in a safe place for future reference.</p>
<a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcreditreportadvice.net%2F2008%2F11%2F05%2Fhow-to-receive-a-free-government-credit-report.html&amp;linkname=How%20to%20Receive%20a%20Free%20Government%20Credit%20Report"><img src="http://creditreportadvice.net/wp-content/plugins/add-to-any/share_save_256_24.gif" width="256" height="24" alt="Share/Bookmark"/></a>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://creditreportadvice.net/2008/11/05/how-to-receive-a-free-government-credit-report.html/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Free Annual Credit Report</title>
		<link>http://creditreportadvice.net/2008/11/02/free-annual-credit-report.html</link>
		<comments>http://creditreportadvice.net/2008/11/02/free-annual-credit-report.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 02 Nov 2008 13:12:52 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[articles]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[free credit report]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://creditreportadvice.net/?p=79</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[As of July 2005, you can now receive a free annual credit report from each of the three credit reporting agencies. Due to increased threats of identity theft, the new law was passed to help consumers protect themselves by allowing them to view their credit report once a year. In the past, consumers had to [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As of July 2005, you can now receive a free annual credit report from each of the three credit reporting agencies. Due to increased threats of identity theft, the new law was passed to help consumers protect themselves by allowing them to view their credit report once a year. In the past, consumers had to pay a small fee to receive copies of their credit report, and many people felt it was too much of a hassle.</p>
<p>It is a good idea to view your free annual credit report to check for things such as credit cards being reported that you may not of received or changes in your address that may show someone is impersonating you and having things sent to a different address. Your free annual credit report will show you revolving accounts, loan accounts, defaults on accounts and judgments that may have been taken out against you. It will also show you who has done a credit check on you recently and your employment and address history.</p>
<p>The new legislation allows you to receive a free annual credit report from all three major credit reporting agencies.  These agencies are Equifax, Experian and TransUnion.  To receive your free annual credit report, mail them a written request to supply you with this report. You can find the addresses for these credit reporting agencies by going online and using a search engine such google.</p>
<p>Another way to receive your free annual credit report is by logging onto www.annualcreditreport.com. This site allows you to receive your free annual credit report from all three credit reporting agencies. Supply the personal information they ask for and check all three reporting agencies. In a matter of minutes, you will have your credit report right there in front of you.</p>
<p>If you are viewing your free annual credit report online, make sure to print one out from each agency. If you find any discrepancies make note of them and of which agency it is with and then contact them immediately.</p>
<p>By taking advantage of this legislation that allows you to receive a free annual credit report, you are given assurance that, even if someone does try to steal your identity, you will be able to catch it quickly and put a stop to it before it costs you thousands of dollars to restore your good name.</p>
<a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcreditreportadvice.net%2F2008%2F11%2F02%2Ffree-annual-credit-report.html&amp;linkname=Free%20Annual%20Credit%20Report"><img src="http://creditreportadvice.net/wp-content/plugins/add-to-any/share_save_256_24.gif" width="256" height="24" alt="Share/Bookmark"/></a>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://creditreportadvice.net/2008/11/02/free-annual-credit-report.html/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>Watch Out for Credit Report Repair Scams</title>
		<link>http://creditreportadvice.net/2008/10/30/watch-out-for-credit-report-repair-scams.html</link>
		<comments>http://creditreportadvice.net/2008/10/30/watch-out-for-credit-report-repair-scams.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:10:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Credit Report Companies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[articles]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://creditreportadvice.net/?p=77</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;ve seen the TV commercials promising credit report repair legally, excitedly telling you that they can repair your credit report so you can buy that new car you want or move into that new house you want to have built. Well, buyer beware, you are hearing one of the biggest scams happening in this day [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You&#8217;ve seen the TV commercials promising credit report repair legally, excitedly telling you that they can repair your credit report so you can buy that new car you want or move into that new house you want to have built. Well, buyer beware, you are hearing one of the biggest scams happening in this day and age. Most of these people will take your money and disappear. More to the point, anything these companies offer to do for you, if it is legal, you can do it yourself.</p>
<p>So how do I repair my credit report, you ask? The first thing that you need to do is request a copy of your credit report from each of the three major credit reporting agencies: Experian, Equifax and TransUnion. These companies are required by law to supply you a copy of your credit report each year free of charge. Once you receive your report, you need to look over it and determine if there are any incorrect entries, and if so, call the company and contest the entry.</p>
<p>The next step to take toward credit report repair will be your sole responsibility for the accurate debts that are on your credit repair. To repair your credit report that shows negative, accurate information, you must take it upon yourself to call the companies that you are in debt with and work out some kind of payment arrangement to get those debts paid off. Negative credit history can stay on your credit report up to seven years, with a bankruptcy staying on your report for ten years. To repair a negative credit report, you must be dedicated to doing so, even if it means passing up that new car you want, or turning down a high interest loan that could put bucks in your pocket right now.</p>
<p>To some people, the thought of instant credit report repair seems to be just what they want. Have you ever heard the saying &#8220;if it sounds too good to be true, it must be&#8221;? That saying applies to the advertising you hear from these credit report repair companies. Heed your inner feelings about it and make a pact with yourself to repair your credit report yourself, legally.  As mothers around the world say, &#8220;You made the mess, now clean it up.&#8221;</p>
<a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcreditreportadvice.net%2F2008%2F10%2F30%2Fwatch-out-for-credit-report-repair-scams.html&amp;linkname=Watch%20Out%20for%20Credit%20Report%20Repair%20Scams"><img src="http://creditreportadvice.net/wp-content/plugins/add-to-any/share_save_256_24.gif" width="256" height="24" alt="Share/Bookmark"/></a>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://creditreportadvice.net/2008/10/30/watch-out-for-credit-report-repair-scams.html/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>How to Lodge a Credit Report Dispute</title>
		<link>http://creditreportadvice.net/2008/10/27/how-to-lodge-a-credit-report-dispute.html</link>
		<comments>http://creditreportadvice.net/2008/10/27/how-to-lodge-a-credit-report-dispute.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2008 13:09:03 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Credit Report Companies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Credit Reports 101]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[articles]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://creditreportadvice.net/?p=75</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[You have received your free credit report that the government says you are entitled to once a year, you have gone over it carefully, and there are things in it that you want to dispute, but you aren&#8217;t sure how to lodge a credit report dispute. The process in itself is pretty easy, though the [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You have received your free credit report that the government says you are entitled to once a year, you have gone over it carefully, and there are things in it that you want to dispute, but you aren&#8217;t sure how to lodge a credit report dispute. The process in itself is pretty easy, though the results you get may not be satisfying.</p>
<p>The first step to lodging a credit report dispute is to write down, in detail, the areas in your credit report that you want to dispute. Make sure you have account numbers, amounts, addresses and why you wish to dispute them. This will give you something to refresh your memory with so you won&#8217;t be floundering for information when you call the credit reporting agency or the company you have a dispute with.</p>
<p>To lodge a credit report dispute you need to call the credit reporting agency that has the disputed account listed in the report. Explain to them that you want to lodge a credit report dispute and give them all of the pertinent information that you copied down before you called them. If, for example, your dispute is with an account you have been paying on, provide them with check numbers and payment amounts as well as the dates that the payments were made.</p>
<p>Should your credit report dispute concern an account that you did not open, let them know but don&#8217;t necessarily expect them to believe you right off the bat. There are many people who scream identity theft when they know good and well they are the ones that caused the debt. Let them know that you definantly did not apply for that account and stay adamant until they agree to record your credit report dispute.</p>
<p>If you are lodging a credit report dispute about accounts you know nothing about, ask the person you are speaking with to put an identity theft alert on your credit report. This alert should show up anytime someone checks your credit report with that company, causing them to contact you before an offer of credit is extended.</p>
<p>Always make sure to record the information about your credit report dispute, such as when you called, who you talked to and why. You never know when you may have to have that information to prove that you did, in fact, lodge a credit report dispute.</p>
<a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcreditreportadvice.net%2F2008%2F10%2F27%2Fhow-to-lodge-a-credit-report-dispute.html&amp;linkname=How%20to%20Lodge%20a%20Credit%20Report%20Dispute"><img src="http://creditreportadvice.net/wp-content/plugins/add-to-any/share_save_256_24.gif" width="256" height="24" alt="Share/Bookmark"/></a>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://creditreportadvice.net/2008/10/27/how-to-lodge-a-credit-report-dispute.html/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
		<item>
		<title>How to Use Your Credit Report to Prevent Identity Theft</title>
		<link>http://creditreportadvice.net/2008/10/24/how-to-use-your-credit-report-to-prevent-identity-theft.html</link>
		<comments>http://creditreportadvice.net/2008/10/24/how-to-use-your-credit-report-to-prevent-identity-theft.html#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2008 13:08:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>admin</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Credit Reports 101]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[articles]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">http://creditreportadvice.net/?p=73</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[Living in today&#8217;s world, you&#8217;ve heard numerous reports about identity theft and the steps that you can take to help prevent someone from stealing your identity. One of these things is to regularly check your credit report. Your credit report contains information such as loans that have been taken out, jobs that you have held [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Living in today&#8217;s world, you&#8217;ve heard numerous reports about identity theft and the steps that you can take to help prevent someone from stealing your identity. One of these things is to regularly check your credit report. Your credit report contains information such as loans that have been taken out, jobs that you have held and whether you have been timely in making payments on your accounts.  It also contains such information as your social security number, date of birth, and address history.</p>
<p>When reviewing your credit report, you need to look for things that don&#8217;t belong, such as loans or credit cards that you did not apply for. This is a sure sign that someone is using your identity. You also need to check your employment and address history. False information in your credit report about employment and address history may also be a red flag that someone is using your identity. If you find discrepancies in your credit report and you are viewing it on a computer, make sure that you print it out before you call the credit bureaus to report it. This will allow you to have all the information that you need at your fingertips.</p>
<p>There are three major credit reporting agencies that you can get your credit report from and it is recommended that you contact each one. These credit bureaus are Experian, Equifax and TransUnion. You will often find that there are differences in your credit report from each agency.  For example, if you have recently received a new credit card, it may show up on your Experian report, but not the other two.  Pay close attention to this and record any discrepancies so you can contact the credit bureaus about them.</p>
<p>Checking your credit report semi-annually or annually is one of the ways to help ensure that, if your identity has been stolen, you can catch it in a timely manner and reduce some of the damage that may otherwise be done. With new laws in place giving you the right to receive free annual credit reports, there is no reason to fall victim to the vicious thieves that are out there looking to destroy your life.</p>
<a class="a2a_dd addtoany_share_save" href="http://www.addtoany.com/share_save?linkurl=http%3A%2F%2Fcreditreportadvice.net%2F2008%2F10%2F24%2Fhow-to-use-your-credit-report-to-prevent-identity-theft.html&amp;linkname=How%20to%20Use%20Your%20Credit%20Report%20to%20Prevent%20Identity%20Theft"><img src="http://creditreportadvice.net/wp-content/plugins/add-to-any/share_save_256_24.gif" width="256" height="24" alt="Share/Bookmark"/></a>]]></content:encoded>
			<wfw:commentRss>http://creditreportadvice.net/2008/10/24/how-to-use-your-credit-report-to-prevent-identity-theft.html/feed</wfw:commentRss>
		<slash:comments>0</slash:comments>
		</item>
	</channel>
</rss>
