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isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=2075</guid> <description><![CDATA[The misuse of credit reports continues in the U.S. Just how far it goes remains to be seen, though credit histories continue to be considered by hiring managers and credit card companies.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/does-a-credit-record-underclass-exist.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Dispelling Credit Card and Credit Score Myths</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/dispelling-credit-card-and-credit-score-myths.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/dispelling-credit-card-and-credit-score-myths.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 19:52:59 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>Carolyn</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Report & Score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit card act]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit scores]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Equifax]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Experian]]></category> <category><![CDATA[FICO]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fraud alerts]]></category> <category><![CDATA[identity theft]]></category> <category><![CDATA[TransUnion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[wall street journal]]></category> <category><![CDATA[zero fraud liability]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=1801</guid> <description><![CDATA[Your efforts of protecting your financial history might not be as strong as you think.  Here are a few things to keep in mind.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/dispelling-credit-card-and-credit-score-myths.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Credit Cards and Mortgages</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/credit-cards-and-mortgages.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/credit-cards-and-mortgages.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 04 Mar 2011 14:20:49 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Report & Score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cash]]></category> <category><![CDATA[college]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card account]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit limit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit report]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[debt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dti]]></category> <category><![CDATA[insurance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[interest]]></category> <category><![CDATA[interest rates]]></category> <category><![CDATA[mortgage]]></category> <category><![CDATA[savings]]></category> <category><![CDATA[student]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=1397</guid> <description><![CDATA[Preparing to buy a new home takes a lot of preparation. Do you know you should be doing even five years before you begin your search for a new home? Your credit card history plays a significant role.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/credit-cards-and-mortgages.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>More Than Your Credit Score</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/more-than-your-credit-score.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/more-than-your-credit-score.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:55:59 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[New Credit Cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Report & Score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bankruptcy scores]]></category> <category><![CDATA[behavior scores]]></category> <category><![CDATA[chapter 7]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit history]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit limit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit rating]]></category> <category><![CDATA[debt to ratio]]></category> <category><![CDATA[dti]]></category> <category><![CDATA[financial business]]></category> <category><![CDATA[late payments]]></category> <category><![CDATA[missing payments]]></category> <category><![CDATA[payment history]]></category> <category><![CDATA[recession]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=1248</guid> <description><![CDATA[These days, credit card companies are looking at much more than your credit score when deciding whether to extend credit or issue a new credit card. Turns out, there are a few scores that are factored in.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/more-than-your-credit-score.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>5 Questions Concerning Your FICO Score</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/5-questions-concerning-your-fico-score.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/5-questions-concerning-your-fico-score.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 04 Feb 2011 21:56:33 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Report & Score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[account]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[consumers]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit history]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit report]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[debt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fair]]></category> <category><![CDATA[FICO]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fico score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[interest rate]]></category> <category><![CDATA[line of credit]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=1218</guid> <description><![CDATA[For most, a FICO score is presumed as a mysterious entity, waiting to pounce upon the aloof or uninformed. Most people remain unawares as to what their FICO grade is, or what factors are participant to its calculation. Upon reading this article, you'll gain improved insight into the inner workings of a FICO score. And you'll demystify that which remains with us for the remainder of our natural lives.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/5-questions-concerning-your-fico-score.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>What is a Fraud Alert?</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/what-is-a-fraud-alert.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/what-is-a-fraud-alert.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Wed, 03 Nov 2010 16:44:04 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Banking]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Tips]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Report & Score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[account]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bureaus]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit freeze]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit history]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit report]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[creditors]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fed]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fraud]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fraud alert]]></category> <category><![CDATA[frauds]]></category> <category><![CDATA[free credit report]]></category> <category><![CDATA[identity theft]]></category> <category><![CDATA[invest]]></category> <category><![CDATA[resolve]]></category> <category><![CDATA[seven years]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Visa]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=1064</guid> <description><![CDATA[A fraud alert is a by-product of Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003. It is one of the provisions of the act designed to reduce and curb the incidence of identity theft and misappropriation of information.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/what-is-a-fraud-alert.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Fair and Free Credit Reporting</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/fair-and-free-credit-reporting.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/fair-and-free-credit-reporting.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Mon, 02 Aug 2010 12:38:38 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Financial News]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Report & Score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[annual credit report]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bureaus]]></category> <category><![CDATA[card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit reporting]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Equifax]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Experian]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Fair]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fed]]></category> <category><![CDATA[TransUnion]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=866</guid> <description><![CDATA[According to the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions (FACT) Act of 2003, all Americans are entitled to one free annual credit report from each of the three major credit bureaus. This means that you can see how you stack up with Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion every year.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/fair-and-free-credit-reporting.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Build Credit History With The Public Savings Bank Secured Visa</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/build-credit-history-with-public-savings-bank-secured-visa.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/build-credit-history-with-public-savings-bank-secured-visa.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Fri, 18 Jun 2010 14:56:21 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Bad Credit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Choosing Cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Report & Score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[0% apr]]></category> <category><![CDATA[bureaus]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[cash advance]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Equifax]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Experian]]></category> <category><![CDATA[FDIC-insured]]></category> <category><![CDATA[foreclosure]]></category> <category><![CDATA[money]]></category> <category><![CDATA[prepaid card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[public bank secured visa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[savings]]></category> <category><![CDATA[secured card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[TransUnion]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Visa]]></category> <category><![CDATA[visa card]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=558</guid> <description><![CDATA[The article describes how the Public Savings Bank Secured Visa can help people with problem credit rebuild their credit history. ]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/build-credit-history-with-public-savings-bank-secured-visa.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Shutting Down a Credit Line Can Damage Your Score</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/shutting-down-credit-line-can-damage-your-score.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/shutting-down-credit-line-can-damage-your-score.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Sat, 12 Jun 2010 08:15:32 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Basics]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Financial Planning]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Report & Score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[account]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Bank]]></category> <category><![CDATA[citi]]></category> <category><![CDATA[citi card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card company]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card users]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit cards]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit report]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fees]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fico score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[money]]></category> <category><![CDATA[negative impact]]></category> <category><![CDATA[new laws]]></category> <category><![CDATA[payments]]></category> <guid
isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=499</guid> <description><![CDATA[If your credit card company tries to stick you with extra charges, your first instinct may be to close out your account. This isn't always the best idea. Continue reading to find out how shutting down your card could end up hurting your FICO score.]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/shutting-down-credit-line-can-damage-your-score.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> <item><title>Balance Transfers Can Improve Your Credit Score</title><link>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/balance-transfer-can-improve-your-credit-score.html</link> <comments>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/balance-transfer-can-improve-your-credit-score.html#comments</comments> <pubDate>Tue, 06 Apr 2010 18:25:49 +0000</pubDate> <dc:creator>CreditCardsCo</dc:creator> <category><![CDATA[Balance Transfer]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Report & Score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[0% apr]]></category> <category><![CDATA[12 months]]></category> <category><![CDATA[APR]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card companies]]></category> <category><![CDATA[Credit Card Debt]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit card reform]]></category> <category><![CDATA[credit score]]></category> <category><![CDATA[fees]]></category> <category><![CDATA[high interest rates]]></category> <category><![CDATA[interest rate]]></category> <guid
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isPermaLink="false">http://blog.creditcardsco.com/?p=301</guid> <description><![CDATA[Believe it or not, credit card balance transfers take a toll on your credit score but to what depth depends on your situation. This post explains the general concept behind balance transfers and gives information on how reckless balance transferring may affect your credit score. ]]></description> <wfw:commentRss>http://blog.creditcardsco.com/how-credit-card-balance-transfers-affects-your-credit-score.html/feed</wfw:commentRss> <slash:comments>0</slash:comments> </item> </channel> </rss>
