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 Which is the better alternative,credit counseling service or bankruptcy?
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 Loans for unemployed?
Are there any real companies out there that give loans to someone who is unemployed, becuase i really need a loan and im in full time college. Also i rent.

I know most of them wont ...


 My friend told me that everytime a company does a credit check on me...?
such as fashion bug, my credit score goes down and I could be red flagged for having so many credit checks done. I want to know if he is correct, because everytime I go to fashion bug, the clerk ...


 Have can I check my credit rating with out having to pay any thing?
I tried checking my credit report/rating but you have to put in your debit card details and I dont want to pay any thing.
Can I ask my bank do it for me and get them to tell me what my credit ...


 Does anyone have experience with collection agencies? I don't know what my next move should be?
I have a credit card in collections for roughly 2800.00 . I have had two conversations with the agent. I offered him 100.00 monthly payments. He said it wasn't enough. His tactics are ...


 How much credit card debt is bad?
I always avoided credit card debt. I own a home and I like to save money. i'm 27 and single and all my girlfriends go nuts with credit cards. I fell into the trap a little bit and now I have $4,0...


 Im interested in refinancing my home. i always get tons of mail offering such. what is the best way?
im not sure if the mortgage companies are better or the banks?everytime i tried to call them, they are very eager to get my financial details which i dont mind, but giving out my social security on ...


 How do I figure out what interest rate I got on my current car loan? My payments/term... $340.54/month; 60mth

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Okay, so you think I need my principle financed... well wouldn't that just be my payments times the term!? So it'd be $20432.40... then you'll need ...


 Should I reactivate a credit card whose date is expiring?
I have a card that I never use. I understand that for FICO reasons I shouldn't cancel it but I have received a new one in the mail with a new expiration date and I'm wondering which would ...


 Credit score of 566, any suggestions on delinquent credit card debt?
Keep in mind that this debt is several years old, will paying off some old accounts make it higher?...


 I have bad credit affter a bankruptsey 2 years ago - all I have is my job and I want to borrow about $2500?
God I think even my dog would turn me down at this point - anybody know anybody who gives real unsecured personal loans based on their employment?...


 Can I still File Chapter 7 if I got a summon by a debt collector?
I've just got a summon yesterday by one of my credit card I have and I was wondering if I can still file Chapter 7? I do have other credit cards and medical bills that need to by paid as well ...


 Can you lend me £20 please?
im just asking i could do with a pizza ?...


 How do i get a prepaid creidt card?
i live in the U.S. and i want a prepaid creidt card. how do i get one and do i need a social security number?...


 How can I get a free copy of my credit report so I can start cleaning up my credit?
My credit score sucks its like 360 something(sad I know).Ready to start cleaning it up now....


 I need an interest free loan?
Where can I get an interest free loan from for about £1000? I don't mind paying a small amount of interest but I'm not risking the bank at the moment. Any one any ideas?...


 I got my first bank card :)?
Hi, I got a barclays bank acount, and my Dad is putting £25 in every Friday, what should I spend it on/ save up for?...


 Finance Help?
I have $2,000 on my credit card and I NEED to get it paid off. What are some good ways to get some cash quick?? Or how can I get it paid of quickly.
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 Can some one apply false charges on my credit history.?
I recd a call from this person who claims to be from a credit and collection company. he declared that i have a company and i haven't paid someone a big amount. he has the last 4 digits of my SSN...


 Is this an International Scam?
I am in Central NJ. I went on craigslist.com to look for a job as an account receivable clerk. I send out my resume blindly to all people in my area. I get an email back from karenbecker@gmail.com ...



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Which will improve my credit score more?
With my tax return money I plan to pay down my debit Which of the following will improve my FICO score the most: (1) Pay off completely ($0 balance) a store credit card (Best Buy) (2) Pay down a Visa credit card that is almost maxed out (will bring down to about 65% of credit used) (3) Split the money and pay some on both.
                     
 




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Here's the REAL answer to that question:

First, this is what makes up your score:

1. Payment history- 35%
2. Total debt owed to available credit ratio-30%
3. Length of time establishing credit-15%
4. Types of credit established-10%
5. Inquiries and New accounts-10%


As you can see, #2 is affecting your score, which affects the ratio of the credit you're currently using and your total available credit. Using 30% or less of your available credit is considered acceptable. So what I would suggest would be to pay the balance down on your Best Buy Card to where it's 30% of your available credit, and the rest go to the Visa. Then I'd make the minimum payments on the Best Buy card and and aggressively pay that Visa down as much and often as possible. This way, at least you have one card at the correct ratio, which can help you work on the larger one.


360
Lower the balances on all your credit cards. Your credit score isnt based on how many credit cards youve paid and closed, Lenders want to see how responisble you are when using them. Use them, make big payments. Keep the overall balance low. This will insure a decent credit score. Stay away from high %%%% credit cards.


src50
Don't worry about the credit score; pay off whichever has the highest interest rate first.


Justin T
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Pay off that Best Buy card and then cut that card in two!

Then pay down that Visa card aggressively.

Eat Ramen noodles. Eliminate evenings out.

Debt can not only affect your credit score but your self esteem and sleeping habits.


alco19357
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Your Visa, like the other guy said... don't worry. You score is probably already screwed.


KevinStud99
If your aim is improving FICO, and not necessarily reducing interest costs:

A zero balance versus some balance may do you no good at all (it could actually hurt your score, but that varies) -- whereas you definitely want to avoid looking maxxed out on any one card.
The FICO formula is sensitive to the dangers of overutilizing available credit (being maxed out or using a good portion of the credit limit).

Sounds like you need to focus on the Visa, and ideally work to the point where both balances are below 20% or even 10% of credit limit. It's absolutely NOT necessary to be debt-free to have a high FICO score.


niquey
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If you are worried about your credit score,pay the visa first because FICO doesn't like to see a credit card maxed out.it really looks bad.Or if you want to only focus on one bill then get rid of the Best Buy bill.
Now on the other hand,if its saving money that you are worried about,see which cc interest is higher. You might be able to save hundreds in the long run.
I wish you the best of luck!!!


kapn
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Yep...pay down the highest intrest rate....


Ryan M
One act of paying your credit card will not significantly affect your credit score.
Pay down the card with the highest interest.
Your credit score could be where it is for various reasons.
Too many open accounts
Too high of debt in accounts
Too many credit inquires
Insufficiant length of credit history
Too many late payments.
High debt to income ratio.

The only way to really figure out why your credit is what it is, is to get a detailed credit report. It will state what actions have affected your score the most. Then stop doing those actions. usually it is always just paying your bills on time, and living with in your means.


dmh7593
I think best is check each one, see which is charging highest in interest rate on each bill and pay whichever one is highest in interest first, or more.
If you want to pay both, then do so but instead of paying each bill 50/50, then what you might want to pay 60/40 or something like that with more to the higher interest card. You'll be paying more principle in that way and shorten time of paying payments that way in the long run. Check out the numbers and see what would work best.
Often times that can be best for you financially.


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