Posts with tag credit cards

Sometimes consumers face significant financial emergencies that they cannot avoid, such as medical problems or car trouble that can take a huge chunk out of their monthly budget. The result of these financial difficulties can be that, at the end of the month, they simply might not have enough money on hand to pay their... Continue Reading »

Your credit cards may be hindering your chances of getting a mortgage. Over the past two years, banks have cut back people's credit limits on their credit cards. Now, people are finding that their credit scores have dropped because of these bank actions. Even though they pay their card on time every month, their credit... Continue Reading »

"In general, a refinance or loan modification will have a favorable impact on someone's credit score because the amount of their monthly debt obligation is often lower," Benaroya says. "The overall debt can be lower, too, if the lender has forgiven some of the principal on the mortgage. In addition, paying the new mortgage... Continue Reading »

The new credit card law that takes effect in 2010 will bring about changes for issuers and cardholders. Issuers will be bound by restrictions on rate hikes and fees and increased disclosure requirements. Borrowers will need to know the key provisions in the law and the loopholes. While the new rules will clamp down on... Continue Reading »

These days maintaining a stable credit score is more important than ever. So you try to do everything right. You pay off credit card debt, avoid new loans, close unused credit card accounts, and make sure that you pay all your bills on time. Then you check your credit score, only to find that it fluctuates by as much as... Continue Reading »