Archive for August, 2009

What Contributes To Your Credit Score? What Are Things That I Can Do While I’m In College To Help Mine?

I know that paying your credit card bills on time helps your credit score. Do other bills do that, like my apartment rent? I’m a full-time student, so I can’t work right now, but I’d like to do what I can to start building good credit. Does anyone have some tips?
Also, is [...]

Will There Be A Credit Check If I Add An Iphone 3g To A Current Family Plan?

Im planning on getting an iphone 3g and adding it to my parents family plan, will at&t or apple check my credit too or only my mom since she’s the primary account holder?

Is It A Bad Idea To Get Your Credit Score On Line???

i want to get a credit score just to see were im at. but im at work all day so by the time i get off all the banks are closed.. i have seen the free credit checks on line but you have to put in your ssn is that safe to do on line??

How Do I Protect Against Possible Id Theft On A Rental Credit Check?

If I have to provide a SS# for the credit check how do I know the landlord will protect the info from possible loss?

What Is The Best And Quickest Way To Raise My Credit Score?

My credit score is low. I have recently paid off all my major debt. I have about 6 K in savings, no outstanding debt, creditcards ect. I want to buy a house in the next 2 years. How can i raise my score?
Thanks

Are There Cellphone Providers Whose Coverage Is In California, With No Credit Check?

I have verizon wireless, and am looking to switch to a company that won’t make you pay 1,000 for a deposit after credit check. Are there any companies, that have service in California, that have decent features without gouging you?

What Can I Do To Boost My Credit Score And Turn My Credit Situation To A Good One?

currently my credit score is butchered!!! I wanted to try to do something to boost my score and turn my score good. I only have 2 other bills outside of my utility bills. I don’t make that much money. I want to get a car but I cannot afford a note [...]

Does Cingular Wireless Do A Credit Check If You Want To Get Service With Them?

Does Cingular wireless do a credit check if you want to get service with them? I’m 18 And i have no credit so i was just wondering, but i have a job!

Free Credit Report? Ya Right?

how is it when they say, check out your credit report it’s free and then turn around and ask for your credit card number. that’s funny.

How Do I Find Out My What My Credit Score Is?

I don’t mean a credit report, but my actual credit score. Is there a way to get it for free? Where do you recomment that I get it from? How often should I check it and what makes it go up or down? Also, I know that too may inquiries look bad and may cost [...]