I've been seeing quite a few posts on various message boards from people apparently interested in starting credit repair businesses. I'd say it's a good thing that they want to ... Read More

The speedometer on my car goes up to 160 miles per hour. But just because my car can physically go 160 mph, doesn't mean I should ever drive that speed. ... Read More

You won't find yourself drowning in debt simply because you used your credit cards a few times. In fact, you can use your credit cards regularly and still keep ... Read More

Today (September 24, 2008) is the last day to sign up for free credit monitoring from TransUnion. The credit monitoring is part of a settlement with the FTC for violating the ... Read More

The Credit Cardhlder's Bill of Rights is one step closer to becoming a reality. The act passed in the House today with a vote of 312 to 119. If passed, the ... Read More

Over the weekend, President Bush recommended the Feds spend $700 billion dollars to bailout banks from bad mortgage debt. Some experts say it will be the biggest bailout since the ... Read More

I'd say the hardest thing about getting out of credit card debt is figuring out where to start. Which credit card do I pay off first? Should I break up ... Read More

Despite what your parents tell you (and what you tell your children), there is something worth watching on television. Two shows in particular can help you learn more about credit and ... Read More

It's a good idea to check your credit report at least once a year. Not only does this help you stay aware of your credit standing, it also helps you ... Read More

Mistakes happen. Sometimes they happen to your credit card billing statement. If you're like many people, the first thing you do when you find a billing error is call ... Read More

This week, the FTC started sending out 460,000 checks to consumers who used the services of AmeriDebt, a credit counseling agency that has been banned from operating. The settlement checks ... Read More

If you use credit cards, you undoubtedly know about some of the tricks and traps the industry uses to make consumers pay more. Since we're in a historical election period, ... Read More

Credit monitoring can be an expensive service. Some providers charge more than $100 a year for it. Well, you have the opportunity to get up to nine free months of ... Read More