1. The Forex vs stock market debate can be started here. The foreign exchange market is open for trading twenty four hours a day because as one days trading in one country is coming to a close, another country opens trading so it is in continual operation.

2. The FX market does not have the same mode of thought as the stock market when it comes to the Bearish vs Bullish attitude. Although the FX market does have trends and cycles it is not the its driving force.

3. When one currency hits tough times, another currency will benefit as FX trading involves exchanging one currency for another.

4. Another of the Forex vs stock market arguments is that interest rates do not overly influence the foreign exchange market. When interest rates rise, they do ordinarily dampen the stock market but the opposite is true of the Forex market as the currency gets stronger.

5. There are over eight thousand different stocks on the NASDAQ and the NYSE and that can be very expensive in terms of time trying to keep on top of them all. With only four major currencies and around thirty other currencies to deliberate in the foreign exchange market, it is much easier to control.

6. You get all of the profit in the FX market as brokerage companies do not get your cash. Brokerage and commission fees hardly exist.

7. Analysts do not have an affect on the Forex market as they do in the stock and commodity markets.

If you take these pointers into the equation of the Forex vs stock market debate, I feel that the foreign exchange market has the clear edge on stock and commodity markets as to which is the better investment vehicle.

By: Martin Lauder

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Before we dwell into whether 700 is a good credit score or not, you need to understand what a credit score is. A credit score is a three-digit number that is derived on the basis of the statistical analysis of an individual’s credit history.

The credit score determines whether you are eligible for loans such as automobile or housing loans and for a new credit card. The credit card companies also check the credit score before issuing a credit card. If you are planning to apply for a housing loan or a personal loan, the credit score will have a significant impact on the down payment you have to make and also on the annual rate of interest on the loan

Credit Score Scale

The credit score of an individual is calculated by three main credit bureaus. They are TransUnion, Equifax and Experian. Each bureau uses its own method or model to calculate the credit score.

One of the models that are very popular is the FICO credit-scoring model. Bill Fair and Earl Isaac founded FICO or Fair Isaac Corporation in 1956. They developed a system to measure the credit risk called as FICO.

FICO scores are calculated taking into consideration various data of your credit report. The factors that are considered while calculating the credit score are payment history, credit history, type of credit, outstanding dues and bills and new credit if any. The FICO scale grades between the values 300 and 800. If you want to get a good rate of interest on your loan then you need to have FICO score of 720.

Is 700 a good credit score?

In the current economic scenario, is 700 a good credit score? Can an individual qualify for an automobile or a mortgage loan with this score? Is it possible to improve the credit score beyond 700? The answer to all these queries is yes.

If your credit score qualifies you for a loan with a favorable rate of interest, then you may say that the credit score is a good one. During an economic recession, the scale of the credit score will be shifted upwards. To put it more clearly, you need to have a very high credit score, when an economic crisis prevails, to qualify for a mortgage loan that too at a good rate of annual interest.

When the economy is booming, it is possible to qualify for a mortgage loan or an automobile loan at a good rate of interest with a credit score of 650. In such an economic situation, credit score of 700 can be considered as an excellent score.

However, in the current economic scenario the banks and the financial institutions have raised the qualification standards for any kind of loans. This is also applicable if you are applying for a new credit card. Hence, to qualify for a loan with a favorable rate of interest you need a credit score of 720 and above.

The credit score of 700 is neither bad nor outstanding, it is just an adequate score. So to qualify for a loan with low rate of interest you need to work on improving your credit score from 700 to 720 and above.

Tips to Raise Credit Score above 700

When you have an adequate credit score of 700, it means you have not missed out any of your bill payments and have handled your credit with care. You need to understand it is easier to raise the credit score from rock bottom than to raise the score from 700.

When you want to raise your credit rating from 700 to 720 and above, ensure that you always stay on top of your payments. Make an extra effort to pay all the bills such as utility and credit card bills on time; late payment or lapse of payment can result in a huge difference in your credit score at the time of raising the score.

Make extra payments on your credit card bills. When your credit balance on the credit card comes down the availability of credit increases and this will reflect in the credit report causing the credit score to go high.

Keep all the existing credit accounts active to show the longevity of the accounts in your credit report. Do not close any of the existing accounts. These minute things would be considered while raising the credit score.

Review the various types of credit accounts you have in your name. More importance is given to certain credit accounts compared to others. For instance, mortgage loan account is given more importance than the credit card account. If the mortgage loan account is well maintained it would help in raising the credit score.

Most of the people apply for a new credit account while trying to raise their credit scores. This is a grave mistake. Remember, when you are applying for a new credit account the concerned company would pull out your credit report to check the credit history. If there are too many inquiries for your credit report, it would affect the credit score. The credit score would come down.

By Maya Pillai Published: 12/20/2008

 

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We may well all know one or two people that have never had a credit card out of choice but even many of them will probably have signed a credit agreement for something at some point in their lives. The bulk of the population that has never had any form of credit whatsoever are those below the age of 18.

Despite their being a large number of people that have never had credit, everyone can still be ‘credit scored’. Principally a credit score is an assessment of an individual’s eligibility for credit. People are assessed on a number of factors that determine if they will be able to adhere to the terms of an agreement set by the company providing the credit.

One of the key factors that can affect an individuals ‘credit worthiness’ is them being present on the electoral role. This indicates that a person has legally declared who they are and where they live. Essentially this means you are who you say you are.

Also a person’s previous ability to manage a bank or building society account with regular incoming and outgoing payments or direct debits can be especially helpful when requesting credit from the same bank at which the well managed account is held.

Another important factor can be someone’s previous ability to manage credit responsibly. If a person has repaid credit in the past according to the repayment terms set by a previous credit agreement this will be visible on their credit report. This however doesn’t help people trying to apply for credit for the first time and can in some cases present a problem.

Someone who has never had credit before may be required to accept a higher rate of interest until such time as they can be proven to manage the credit responsibly. This is not so much as a penalty for never having had credit before but more of a crash course into the world of responsible borrowing. Making regular repayments on time is a very strong indication to a company considering providing credit to a consumer that they are more likely to honour the terms of an agreement than someone who has failed to meet the terms of a previous agreement.

People considering applying for credit can obtain a copy of their current credit report and determine for themselves if they have a good ‘credit score’. People that have been refused credit for whatever reason may wish to review a copy of their credit report to find out why it is they have been turned down.

The two most widely used credit referencing agencies in the UK are CreditExpert (Experian) (www.creditexpert.co.uk) and Equifax (www.equifax.co.uk). People wishing to obtain a copy of their credit report can apply directly to either of these organisations and request their individual report. Both of these agencies provide an online service whereby consumers can enter a few basic details and view their report instantly. Both also offer tips and guides to help you understand the information within your report.

Credit reports can provide details of any credit agreements you are currently contracted to such as credit cards, loans, mortgages or car finance. Details of your payment history are also available that can show you when or if you have missed any payments. The information in a credit report can also be used to highlight anything out of the ordinary and help resolve disputes.

By Tim Day Published: 10/17/2006

 

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Enlarge Image Have you ever gone online to get a loan for you? And if you have gone then have you ever wonder that you have got pre-qualified for a loan without anyone asking you your monthly income? Have you ever wondered that how your loan can gets cleared so quickly while your neighbor is struggling for the same one? And if at all he gets it then, have you noticed that the interest rates for both loans are different?

The answer lies in your credit scoring. Credit scoring plays a vital role in determining your financial status, condition in the market. So, you often wonder what this credit score is. To get a better understanding of the benefits of good credit score let us have a close look at credit score, the factors come in to play in determining credit score and its effects on your financial credibility.

Credit Score
In general terms credit score is a number generated by a mathematical formula - algorithm. This mathematical formula works on the information provided in your credit report to compare the same information with another people using some standard comparison scale to derive credit score. This resulting number is a precise reflection of your credibility. It accurately predicts how likely you are going to make the re-payments.

With its scale running from 300 to 850, these credit scores are extensively used as a formula by many lenders to determine if you are credit worthy or not. It can be used for mortgage, a car loan, a credit card and if you are having these previously then the rates you have received are often the reflection of your credit scoring. As simple as it is - people having the higher credit scores get lower interest rates compared to the rates offer for the people having lower credit score.

Scoring Categories
Lenders and the firms offering loans use diverse credit scoring patterns to determine your credibility. As these credit scoring patterns do vary slightly in their formula giving different percentage factor to different parameters, they result in production of different credit scores from the same credit information of a person. That means credit score of a single person can be different and varied with different credit scoring models.

To bring certain kind of standardization in this process Fair Isaac Corporation (FICO), a California based company develop the first credit score using a certain standard scales for different parameters. This FICO score has been accepted by all credit scoring institution as a base platform.

The three major credit bureaus use their own version of FICO scoring model. These three companies are Equifax, Experian, and Trans Union. Equifax uses BEACON scoring model while Experian uses Fair Isaac Risk Scoring Model and Trans Union has the Empirica Scoring Model. As all these three versions of scoring models are different from each other, they come up with different credit scores.

In general, studies have revealed the American publics credit scores break out. 13 % of American public belongs to the credit score 800 and above. Nearly 45 % people are having credit score in the range between 700 and 800 while approximately 27% people contribute to the credit score ranging from 600 to 700.

Good Score
While the factors on which credit scoring varies, generally individuals with FICO scores above 700 is considered as a good credit score. Of course, there is no standardization in black and white narrating what the good score is; it is believed that the normal average borrower is having credit score in the range of 600 to 700.

A new scoring model known as VantageScore is slowly catching up as a unique scoring method for everyone as all three - Equifax, Experian and Trans Union collaborated on its development. Its scoring ranges from 501 to 990 and the scoring have letter grades from "A to F". So a score from 501 to 600 will correspond to "F" grade while a score of 901 to 990 will receive "A" grade. So in Vantage scoring system, credit scoring grade of ‘C’ is considered as good credit score.

Factors Affecting Credit Score
As per FICO scoring model more than 20 factors in five different categories are taken in to consideration to derive your credit score.

1. Payment History - One of the most important factors narrating your payment history placing the emphasis on recent activities. It accounts for the 35% of your total score. It is based on payment information on all types of accounts like credit cards, retail accounts and details on late or missed payments. It also considers pubic records like judgments, suits or bankruptcies and collection items.

2. Amount You Owe and Available Credit - This is the second most important factor about your outstanding debt. The accounts for 30 % of your total score. It considers the information regarding the amount owed on all accounts, information related to the accounts showing balances, how much total credit line is used, etc. Here one thing has to be remembered that carrying of debt does not necessary mean that you are having low credit score. In fact, people with higher scores use their credit sparingly and keep their balances low.

3. Length of Credit History - The longer you are having credit the greater will be your score. This accounts for 15 % of your total credit score.

4. New Credit - The opening of several credit accounts in a short period of time hampers the credit scoring of an individual. This accounts for 10 % of the total credit score.

5. Types of Credits in Use - This accounts for 10 % of your score and considers your mix of credit types and the total number of accounts you have.

Although Credit Scores vary with different scoring methods, it provides a standard platform to gauge your credit worthiness. And even it is not clear that which number can be considered as a good credit score for a specific purpose, it is always advisable to keep your score higher than 700. it can be explained in a much better way by giving this example. A person carrying a score of 625 can be scrutinized for mortgage lending but at the same time the same score can be well enough for getting a car loan. So brace yourself to achieve that 700 - 720 mark and you will taste the fruits!

By Jayashree Pakhare Published: 3/29/2007

 

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The United States House of Representatives, months ago passed what they call, the most comprehensive response to the American mortgage crisis, so they said. It is called The American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act (H.R. 3221) and was designed to respond directly to the present crisis facing middle class Homeowners while providing the tools to prevent a repeat of these problems.

The act includes a number of bipartisan bills including measures to modernize the FHA and reform the GSEs, which should offer crucial liquidity to our mortgage markets now, and also support regulation and oversight for the future.

The American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act was designed help homeowners facing foreclosure keep their properties, help other families avoid foreclosures in the future, and help the recovery of areas harmed by empty houses trapped in the foreclosure process.

But wait until you hear this; after the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act was passed and signed, dozens of amendments has been made to the act, until it finally has so many provisions that it just end up helping only about 1% of the homeowners that really need help the most.

I will cite you a piece of one; here it goes:

Amendment 1: FHA American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act (H.R. 5830). Only primary residences are eligible: NO speculators, investment properties; second or third Mortgages loan in the same property will not be refinanced. This means if you have a second or 3dr mortgage you are on your own.

The truth is that almost 70% of the homeowners facing foreclosure today have a second or 3rd mortgage. So, there you have a big chunk of people that will not get help.

Part 2. Under the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act each loan will have to be underwritten by an FHA lender on a case-by-case basis. That means the banks will examine and verify income statements, bank accounts, job histories and credit scores. It is going to be as if you are applying for a new Mortgage Loan. You will have to meet all credit criteria to qualify.

Really? It seems to me that they will have a hard time finding homeowners about to lose their homes to foreclosure with perfect credit. It sounds like a very bad joke to me. No wonder less that 1% are actually been help through this act.

Another piece I like is this: American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act GSE Reform (H.R. 1427) borrowers are responsible for paying a lifetime insurance premium to the FHA, which will be 1.5% of the principal annually. Borrowers also agree to share any profits from future home-price appreciation with the FHA. To do that, they will pay a ‘3% exit fee" of the mortgage principal to the FHA when they resell or refinance.

How convenient are these amendments. It looks to me like this American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act is been tailored to stabilize the FHA. Not the homeowners that are struggling to save their homes.

In conclusion; with the recession that this Country is facing right now, and with the negligent of our Government with programs like the American Housing Rescue and Foreclosure Prevention Act have failed to offer real help to the ones who need it we do not know if any of this programs will ever get to the people who really need help.

Hopefully in the near future maybe, we get some foreclosure relief program that work, but in the meantime you are on you own and you have to find ways to keep your home from foreclosure for as long as you can, so you can take advantage of any possible help that comes along.

The good news is that there are ways for you to stay in your home, and avoid foreclosure for a very long time maybe two years or even more without making even a single mortgage payment, and best of all without having to pay high fees to lawyers or agencies.

You can do it yourself once you learn how to do it and what to do in every situation. Yes, there are many things you can do in order to delay the foreclosure process for years, but Lenders, banks and financial companies, of course do not want you to know this… obviously…

By: Alfred S.

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Everyone has a number assigned to their name between 300 and 850. This number dictates your ability to receive loans as well as the interest rates that you will have to pay on them. It also determines your ability to get a credit card or buy/rent the housing that you desire. We all have to take our credit ratings very seriously - it is the very way that our society operates. If you are part of the millions of Americans that have credit problems, don’t let it get to you too much. There are ways to raise credit score. Let’s take a look:

You can start by paying down your credit cards. It’s always a good thing to pay down or pay off installment loans on automobiles and mortgages, but it helps to raise your credit score more by paying off - or down - revolving credit card debts. Your credit score is based on a number of factors. One big one is having a comfortable gap between the amount of credit that you have been allotted on cards and the actual amount that you have used. It shows that you are able to exercise restraint in your spending. Instead of paying down the cards with the highest interest rates first, begin with those that are closer to their limits.

Use the credit cards that you have sparingly - even if you pay the full amount off every month. Big balances bruise your credit score. It is best to keep your charges at 30% of the card’s value or less each month.

Ensure that your limits are reported accurately. Your credit score may be erroneously held down if your limits are reading less than they actually are. Card issuers will quickly rectify the situation if you simply make them aware of it.

Your credit score can be raised by establishing longevity. The longer that an individual credit account has been in good standing in your name, the better. Occasionally use some of your older credit cards to keep the reports on them fresh. Make sure to pay the balance off in full when the statement arrives.

If you have been a good customer to a given credit card issuer, you can raise your credit score somewhat by simply asking (in writing) for a "goodwill adjustment". If you have a late payment, maybe even two, reported, the issuer may agree to simply remove it from your credit report. It doesn’t hurt anything to check and see.

You can also request that older accounts that are still open be "re-aged". That simply means that previous late payments are erased. This can happen if you request it and you have had a series of solid, on-time payments - say 12 or so.

Raising your credit score can be done and is an ongoing process. Just as your credit score can consistently be reduced, it can also be increased. There are many effective methods to raise your credit score. It all begins with developing an appropriate understanding of where you are currently and then being proactive to initiate positive changes.

Chane Steiner teaches how to raise credit scores by removing charge offs and other negative items from your credit report.

By Chane Steiner Published: 7/4/2008

 

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Foreclosure takes place when home owners do not pay their payments to the lender. It really is that simple. The reason for why home owners may not be able to make the payments, however, can be anything but simple.
The worst thing home owners can do when they cannot make their home loan payments is to ignore the problem and to ignore the lender. In many cases, lenders will be more eager to help you through the problem than to foreclose on your home. The truth is most lenders do not want to take your home from you. Foreclosure is a cost to them and it reduces the profits they can realize from a home loan.

It cannot be said enough: If you are unable to make your mortgage payment, do not ignore the problem. The more payments you miss the harder it will be for the lender to work with you. There will come a time (should you ignore the lender for too long) when foreclosure will be the only remedy.

Once you know that you cannot make a payment contact the lender. As mentioned above, most lenders do not want your home. Most lenders have programs available to help you out if you contact them soon enough, but many of these programs are time sensitive and must be triggered before certain cutoff dates arrive.

If you have missed a payment do not ignore the mail that you get from lender. You might be surprised at how many people simply do not open their mail when they know they have missed a payment. Ignoring the mail will not make the situation any better.

In many cases, the first notices you receive from the lender will offer information on payment options and foreclosure prevention options. If you ignore these and do not contact the lender you will begin to get the more demanding mails which may include important notices of pending legal actions. Not opening your mail will not be a legitimate excuse in foreclosure court.

Another important thing to do is to understand your mortgage rights. You should find your loan papers and read them to learn exactly what the contract states, along with timelines. You can also learn more about the foreclosure laws and timeframes in your state. Keep in mind that every state is different so be sure you read the laws for your state.

You can also contact a HUD-approved housing counselor to help you understand your circumstances. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) offers free or very low cost housing counseling nationwide. These counselors can assist you to better understand the law and your options. They can help you organize your budget and finances and may even be able to represent you in negotiations with your lender if you need this level of assistance. You can find a HUD-approved housing counselor by calling (800) 569-4287 or TTY (800) 877-8339.

There are many options for those who find themselves in financial trouble but it is up to you to take the actions that will help prevent foreclosure on your home. Home owners may be surprised at how many programs are available to help them as they get through this trying period of time, but they should keep in mind that ignoring the problem will only make it worse. One of the best ways to prevent foreclosure is to get to work with the lender as quickly as possible.

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There is not much anybody can do for those who do not help themselves the same thing happens with credit scores, you have to take action and do something about your score, this way your main goal will be to maintain an excellent credit record and lead a well planned life.

How to help myself to have an excellent credit score

In order to have an understandable idea about your credit score, it is recommended that you request your credit report from the credit bureaus once a year. With this you will be certain that your credit is being documented correctly. Normally credit scores are within 400 to 850. If your credit record is higher, your possibilities of getting a loan approved also get wider.

Credit scores take into account 5 main categories for scoring consideration and are rated according to importance:

Payment history -35%
Length of history -15%
Amounts owed -30%
New credit -10%
Types of credit -10%

Correlation between the credit score and defaulters
Most lenders take into account people that have high scores an average of 650 and up for you to be considered a potential debtor and have access to a higher substantial loan. This means that these people will most likely be approved loans at lower interest rates. According to credit reports from Equifax, 71% of the people with credit scores from 500 to 550 will fail to pay their credits. An additional 51% of buyers with a range of 550 to 600 credit score will also fail on their credits. The few people having credit scores of 650 or higher are considered to have a decent credit score.

More than 2 million credit reports are issued daily in the United States, allowing millions of consumers to acquire homes, vehicles and other durable goods and services on credit.

Based on statistical studies, Arthur Andersen concluded, that in only two-tenths of one percent of the over 15000 cases studied, where consumers denied a benefit based on an error in their credit report.

Experian’s credit files contain records of approximately 205 million credit-active consumers.

Every month, there are more than 4.5 billion updates to credit reports in the U.S.
Moreover, there are more than one billion credit reports issued annually.
Credit reporting rescues the average person from 200 basis points on their mortgage loan.

Anywhere in the world it is easy to stack up a large debt. Private debts on homes, cars and credits have sky rocketed. At such a juncture where people are undergoing the syndrome of easy to pile up and difficult to clear like dirty linens, everyone should be much more conscious of their credit score.

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By Nancy Smith Published: 9/28/2006

 

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One type of scam that is commonly used is to be offered a loan to cover overdue mortgage payments. Now there are legitimate places which will offer this kind of service. But, what may happen if it’s a scam is that instead of signing paperwork about the loan, you actually end up signing over title of your property to the lender.

Instead of paying back the loan, the money is going toward rent on your own house, often at a high rate of interest. If it comes to the point where you can’t make the payments, you may find yourself evicted.

A second type of "rescue scam" occurs when a homeowner is approached by a company or individual offering to negotiate with the lender on their behalf. Many borrowers are reluctant to talk to their lender about financial problems, so the offer of a middleman can seem welcome.

Be careful about fees for this service and avoid any offers that involve you making payments through them rather than directly to the mortgage company. In a scam, the money you are supposedly paying through this middleman never reaches the mortgage company. Then the company disappears before you can take action to recover your money.

Another scam involves again having a middleman deal with your lender. In this case, the negotiators insist that you do not contact the lender, and that you stop making payments directly. They want you to leave everything to them, even promising no fee unless they are able to stop the foreclosure. Of course, they don’t make payments or respond to your lender. Instead they let your home enter foreclosure where they are then in position to buy it at a fraction of its value.

There are many more foreclosure scams operating today. Don’t fall victim. The best way to avoid a foreclosure scam is to have your own lawyer check over any paperwork before you sign.

By: Carolyn A. Langlois

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With a bankruptcy mark on your report your score will be lowered considerably. However there is hope, you can remove this mark and by building some positive credit you can create a good score.

The truth is that this mark does not have to remain on your credit for 10 years. To remove it we suggest:

1. Dispute the listing with the bureaus directly.

You can do this yourself or by hiring a service, a dispute letter must be sent to each bureau disputing the accuracy of the mark. Upon receipt the bureaus will investigate, however because bankruptcies are recorded in public records which the bureaus will not check during an investigation, the mark will not be verified.

Congress passed the Fair Credit Reporting Act and this says that the bureaus must remove any item on your report that can not be verified. People frequently ask if credit repair is legal. It is not only legal but this act explicitly says any mark you do not feel is accurate can be disputed. There will never be any legal ramifications for filing a dispute with the bureaus.

We suggest before you dispute the bankruptcy you double check to make sure any negative accounts are reported as "included in bankruptcy." This is because once the bankruptcy is removed from your report you will dispute each listing on the basis that it says "included in bankruptcy" yet there is no bankruptcy on your report. Additionally it is rumored that removing a bankruptcy is easier after 2 years have expired.

2. Dispute each negative item.

This can be done because no where on your credit report does it say you have filed a bankruptcy so how can these negative items be included? Upon an investigation the marks should be erased and this will provide you with a clean report.

3. Build positive credit. This will help the most if you have a new revolving line of credit such as a credit card.

When you make your on time monthly payments you will create a positive payment history on your report. Additionally this will help your utilization ratio, this is how the bureaus decide if you are in over you head financially. It is measured by the amount of available credit you have versus how much debt you have. These are the two biggest factors when your score is calculated.

It may not be the most ethical move to dispute a mark you know is correct. However how ethical is it for a lender to charge you 30% interest rate, especially if you have kept you account in good standing for years. Unfortunately all it takes is one missed payment and you can face fees and interest rates, no matter how long you have been a model customer.

In sum you can remove a bankruptcy and all the negative marks on your credit report. If you build some positive credit and remove the negative credit you can achieve a very high score. This will improve your quality of life by; lower interest rates, more purchasing power, and extra money.

By: Chris Douglas

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