Posted on Saturday, 19th June 2010 by Heather Powell
Is it okay to lie about your salary when being interviewed for a job? A Daily Worth post called “A Little White Lie in Salary Negotiation,” which argued yes, it is okay to lie, sparked a heated controversy across the blogosphere and media. There were people on both sides of the argument on whether salary [...]
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Posted on Monday, 14th June 2010 by Heather Powell
Have a nagging credit-related question? Or know a thing or two about credit cards, credit scores, loans, and more that you want to share? Whether you have questions or wisdom, we invite you to Credit Karma’s newest tool, the Credit Advice Center, a forum for us to share our experiences and learn from other savvy [...]
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Posted on Wednesday, 9th June 2010 by Heather Powell
Question: I co-signed for my son’s auto loan and he has been making the payments faithfully for a year but its not on his credit report. Shouldn’t it appear there and not just on mine. If so what can we do to correct this? Answer: The Federal Credit Reporting Act requires a person furnishing any [...]
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Posted on Saturday, 5th June 2010 by Heather Powell
In the wake of a possible financial crisis, the 27-member nation European Union pushed for single regulation of credit-rating companies in the industry. In this regard, the agency that will stem out from this single regulation will then increase competition within the credit industry and will possibly ward off the occurrence of a debt crisis. [...]
Posted on Monday, 31st May 2010 by Heather Powell
Dear Credit Karma, How do I start rebuilding my credit after filing Chapter 7 bankruptcy? Bankruptcy will deal a devastating blow to your credit and credit score, but rest assured, rebuilding your credit and lifting your finances out of the red can start right away. A Chapter 7 bankruptcy is a liquidation bankruptcy, meaning it [...]
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Posted on Tuesday, 25th May 2010 by Heather Powell
There are many reasons to want to get new plastic: maybe you want another open credit line, or need a back-up credit card, or are interested in bonus rewards or cashback. Whatever the reason, getting a new credit card is exciting, but can also lead to a bad decision of getting the wrong card, getting [...]
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Posted on Sunday, 16th May 2010 by Heather Powell
As more banks get more serious about their loan policies, consumers now see need for good credit scores and credit reports. Banks and money lenders evaluate the repaying capabilities of a person based on his/her credit report, credit scores and then fix the rate at which loans are offer to that consumer. The FACT Act [...]
Tags: Credit, Credit Rates
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