19,178 Identity Theft Victims Per Day - Are You One Of Them?

Identity theft statistics are shocking. And we are told that it will only become worse, before it gets any better. Are you likely to be affected? According to recent studies, up to 7,000,000 people become identity theft victims each year, in the United States alone. That's over 19,000 cases a... Read More

Credit Damage: Getting Compensated for Your Loss

Until recently lawyers for victims of credit damage had little possibility to collect for damages beyond medical treatment, lost wages and property loss. Insurance companies threw up their hands in sympathy, claiming victims can only be compensated for what can be measured - tangible goods and services. But, what happens... Read More

3 Ways to Improve Your Credit Score by 50 Points In Less Than 30 Days

In Less Than 30 Days. "What can you do to increase that set of three numbers on your credit report that can be so important with your financing?" I came across this question as I was surfing discussion groups the other day. Check out my answer: Dear Friend, Here are... Read More

To Repair Credit Is No longer Satisfactory - Learn How To Earn A Millionaires Credit In 30 Days...

To repair your bad credit does not necessarily mean that you now have a good credit, absolutely not. When most people have bad credit, they either purchase a credit repair book or seek a credit expert help. But before you do anything about your bad credit you need to understand... Read More

4 Steps to Creating Good Credit

As a consumer you've learned the importance of establishing a good credit rating with your lenders. Whether you are shopping for a new home or auto, or searching for the best deals on insurance, your credit worthiness will be judged by your credit rating or credit score.A bad credit history... Read More

Beware of Falling Minimum Payments

If you opened a credit card statement recently and were pleasantly surprised to find that your minimum payment due was lowered, don't be so quick to "jump for joy". What may appear as a small boost to your monthly budget is actually the rock that can weigh you down in... Read More

Convenience Can Be Costly

You've just opened your credit card bill and attached to your statement you find a "convenience check" included. It may already be filled out with a dollar amount such as $300, $500, or even $1,000. Your mind fills with ideas of what you could buy with this "instant" money. A... Read More

Credit Repair Scams

"Erase Bad Debt !""Remove Negative Items From Your Credit Report"You've probably seen these headlines and others just like it promising to clean up or "fix" bad credit. For someone who suffers from a bad or poor credit rating, these headlines are certainly an appealing offer.Imagine finally being able to buy... Read More

Debit Card vs. Credit Card, What Are The Differences ?

Ah, the "good old days". If you are a baby boomer, like me, then you probably remember how important it was to rush to the bank on payday. You had to get there before the teller lanes closed so that you could have your "cash allowance" for the week. Otherwise,... Read More

How Healthy Is Your Credit

There's only one way to discover the "health" of your credit. You need to examine your credit report. Your credit report is your "consumer identity" that potential lenders will use to judge your credit worthiness.Use these tips to give your credit profile the "tune-up" it needs for 2004.Tip #1- Check... Read More

In The News:


Asia-Pacific Bond Risk Falls, Credit-Default Swap Prices Show
BusinessWeek
6 (Bloomberg) -- The cost of protecting Asia-Pacific corporate and sovereign bonds from non-payment fell, according to traders of credit-default swaps. ...
Asia Stocks Gain, Default Risk Declines on US Jobs; Won, Copper AdvanceBloomberg

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Bad credit? For corporate borrowers, not a problem
The Associated Press
Banks are reluctant to lend, but large corporations with the weakest credit ratings have had little trouble finding investors happy to hand over their cash. ...
Bad Credit? For Corporate Borrowers, Not a ProblemOne News Page

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Housing helped by tax credit in Lafayette, Ind.; future unclear
USA Today
The home buyer tax credit stimulated home sales before it ended, but then sales went into a tail spin. "The tax credit helped us, but we were really ...

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China Property Bonds Rebound as Debt Sales Fuel Confidence: Credit Markets
Bloomberg
“Most of the property companies' liquidity is still in good shape,” said Iris Chan, senior credit analyst with HSBC Global Asset Management in Hong Kong. ...

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Traders Raise Rates for Meirelles as GDP Surges: Brazil Credit
BusinessWeek
The cost of protecting Brazilian debt against non-payment for five years with credit-default swaps dropped 10 basis points to 118, according to data ...

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Default Risk Tumbles Most in World in Fernandez Economy: Argentina Credit
Bloomberg
The cost of protecting Argentine debt against non-payment for five years with credit-default swaps plunged 274 basis points, or 2.74 percentage points, ...

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Deripaska's Rusal Follows McDonald's to China Bond Market: Russia Credit
Bloomberg
Rusal, which doesn't have credit ratings, may need to offer a yield at least 550 basis points, or 5.5 percentage points, above McDonald's yuan bonds, ...
Deripaska Follows McDonald's to Yuan Bond Market: Russia CreditOne News Page

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Asia Day Ahead: President Obama to Seek $100 Billion Tax Credit Extension
Bloomberg
... 2010 President Barack Obama this week will urge Congress to permanently extend and expand a research and development tax credit to encourage job growth. ...

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News Quench

Credit card holders get new protection
Vancouver Sun
New regulations came into effect Wednesday that Ottawa says will protect credit card holders from ...
Everything You Need To Know About Credit Card RatesSan Francisco Chronicle
What the Heck Is a Health-Care Credit Card?TIME (blog)
This Week in Credit Card NewsForbes (blog)
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