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When preparing yourself for a job interview, you need to do more than just freshen up on your interviewing skills.  Most employers today want to do more than just speak with you in an interview or read your resume.  They want to conduct a thorough background check and take a look into your credit report and history.  Reviewing your report prior to the interview to make sure it is in tip top shape is the first way to secure the job but knowing your rights under the Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) will ensure the employer does not violate your rights and take advantage of your naivete.

13 February, 2018
 

Employment background check cases are on the rise.  The Fair Credit Reporting Act (“FCRA”) is doing its job and protecting consumers nationwide from the improper handling of consumer reports during the employment application process. Consumers should be aware of their rights and protect themselves from misconduct of employers.

07 February, 2018

When applying for a credit card it seems fairly obvious that you cannot get approved with a poor credit history.  However, consumers with a good credit score are denied for a variety of other reasons.  Here are seven of the top reasons credit card companies may deny your application.

26 January, 2018

You have the ability to Opt Out of the unsolicited credit card offers you receive in the mail or over the phone. If it seems like your mail box is over-flowing with offers of pre-approved credit, you probably resent the excess mail and worry about someone stealing the information. If you would like to put a stop to all the offers, keep reading.

14 January, 2018
As we have discussed before in a previous post about credit restoration,see my credit ratingIt considers both positive and negative information compiled on you and is the driving force behind what type of credit you are granted.  Consumers nationwide have a hard time understanding the basic principles of a credit score and as a result believe the myths that are circulating. Below is a list of five common credit score myths with an explanation of the real facts to set you on the straight and narrow.
07 January, 2018

You would have probably heard the term “credit restoration” at least once in your life. And, if you are one of the millions of Americans with a bad/poor credit score, we are sure you must be wondering if credit restoration would work for you. Here are a few myths that are busted about credit restoration.

03 January, 2018
 

If you are looking for a perfect Credit Repair company to restore your credit, then you need to know about the company very well. Firstly, remember that the top Credit Repair Companies will act as your financial coach, rather just being your service provider. The Credit Repair Companies like us will set you up for success by thoroughly understanding the credit status and guiding you through the entire process. Following are the list of questions to ask your Credit Repair Company before hiring their services.

27 December, 2017

An Inquiry is created when your credit report  is accessed by a business. With that being said. have you heard of Hard Inquiries? Soft Inquiries?

You may have heard that a hard inquiry can hurt your credit score. But you may not be sure what that means — what is a hard inquiry anyway? Hard inquiries are created when you apply for credit. They can potentially drop your credit scores, which can result in higher interest rates when you borrow. On large loan, like those for a car or home, a drop of even a few points can mean a higher interest rate. And that may mean you’ll pay more over the life of the loan.

18 December, 2017