QuickTips Index
Tips for Sending Credit Letters
Sending letters can be a powerful tool in dealing not only with with credit businesses, but businesses in general. Whenever you send a letter, make sure you follow these tips to get the best results.
What To Do When You Can't Make Your Minimum Credit Card Payment
There may come a month when you don't have enough money to make your credit card minimum payment. Find out what you can do to maintain your credit score, interest rate, and relationship with your creditor.
Should You Pay Your Taxes With a Credit Card?
The IRS gives you the convenience of paying your income taxes with your credit card. Is the extra credit card debt worth it?
How to Survive Unemployment, Maintain Your Credit, and Manage Your Debt
Suffering a job loss is an unfortunate situation, but unemployment isn't the end of the world, or the end of your finances. Maintaining a good credit score and a reasonable level of debt is important while you look for a new job.
Why You Shouldn't Co-Sign For Someone Else
At some point in life, you may be asked to co-sign a credit card or loan for a loved one. Before you sign your name or give away your social security number, make sure you understand why you shouldn’t co-sign for others.
How to Find an Apartment After Foreclosure
Unfortunately, many homeowners are having their homes foreclosed leaving them to rent. Even though some landlords turn down renters with past foreclosures, there are ways to get around it.
How Higher Gas Prices Lead to Lower Credit Scores
Many experts believe there's a link between rising gas prices and lower credit scores. Find out the impact gas price has on your credit.
How Marriage Affects Your Credit
Married or thinking about getting married? You’re probably wondering if and how getting married will affect your credit score. Will your spouse’s credit will affect yours or vice versa? In marriage, much of your life is combined; does that include your credit?
How To Avoid a Charge-Off
A charge-off is one of the worst things that can happen to your credit report. Find out how to avoid a charged-offs credit report entry.