I have no credit, and my buddy has bad credit. We are going on a trip in a few months and need to apply online to get a credit card. Mastercard or Visa. Anyone know where?

Try http://www.applyforcarloan.ca/apply_online_secured_credit_card_mastercard_canada.php
They offer what is called a secured credit card. Basically send them $500 or more, and they send you a Mastercard, with the same limit. 99% of people get approved for these types of secured credit cards. They still require you to make payments when you use it, but the great thing is it will build new credit, or rebuild bad credit!

i have bad credit history from around 2yrs ago, but my boyfriend has excellent credit history…. were planning on going for a mortgage in the summer, what are the chances of us being accepted? is there a mortgae that we can get for bad credit?

His chances are great, yours not so good. Banks are getting into huge trouble for approving under qualified people.

I have atleast 4 major credit debts that was in the early 90′s i thought bad debt only remains on your credit for no longer than 7 years its almost over 10 years but they still show up on my credit reports. Is there anything I can go legally to take those off my credit history, Specially now that I am trying to rebuild my credit.

You need to dispute these accounts with all 3 credit bureaus stating the per the Fair Credit Reporting Act these accounts are to old to be listed on your credit report.

My credit history is a little sketchy with a few bad months of late credit card payments. I am afraid my potential having bad credit will keep myself and roommates from renting.

If I have bad recent credit history but my 3 roommates have good credit, will I ruin our chances?

Your credit shouldn’t prevent everyone from getting the apartment because there are a lot of people with less than ideal credit that can rent. However, if there is a problem, you could always have their names on the apartment, and you just pay your portion to them every month.

Leasing offices check a variety of factors, including employment and income, having a lower credit score shouldn’t prevent you from renting.

I’m interested in applying for a department store credit card like Carsons, Target, Wal-Mart, etc. However, my credit is not all that great right now but I would like a chance to RE-BUILD it. Does anyone have any experience with getting a department store credit card but you had bad credit? I appreciate and thank-you guys in advance for your kind answers and intelligent business advice.

It depends on whether or not you have unpaid bills on your report. If you do, it will be hard to convince a credit card company that you’re going to pay them.

You might try local merchants such as American Eagle, or a jewelry store. They’re pretty easy to get.

I am trying to consolidate my bills and get my credit clear so I can start a business.I have very,very bad credit and I am tryiing to start a business. How would I get a credit card for my business with extremly bad credit. And who will except me?

It’s all tied to your social security number. Business doesn’t matter.

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I have a friend with bad credit and she’s tired of prepaids. She’s trying to find a cell phone company that allows people with bad credit to have something at least. Which one is good. I don’t have bad credit and know most companies will give you no hassles, but don’t know anything about bad credit. Which company should she try?

She has a bad credit rating for a reason….shes a bad payer don’t encourage her …let her keep prepaids that way she wont get into anymore trouble…

An important factor that plays an important role in maintaining a clean credit report is actually the contents of your credit report. The credit report is pretty much the story of your financial life, contained in a detailed document.

The credit report carries the credit score, which is a numeric ranking usually between 300 and 850. Several lenders use the credit score to help them decided whether you are worthy of a credit. More so, the score is also used to determine your capability of paying a loan. The credit report is important and cleaning or maintaining a good credit report is vital to your financial survival.

A Look inside the Credit Report

In a credit report, the first entry is normally your  personal information. It includes your name, listed telephone number/s, previous and current addresses, reported differences of your Social Security Number, past and present employer and the date of birth.

The information regarding your credit accounts follows your personal information entry. This is also listed in detail and normally includes loans, the maximum loan amount, and information of any joint account holders or co-signers. The credit report also incorporate a section, called Inquiries, which lists any person who has recently requested a copy of the credit report.

There are some states, wherein the credit report contains public record information. This information can feature overdue payments, bankruptcies or other judgments in the court. Normally, these entries can last for up to ten years and may affect your chances of obtaining a loan negatively.

How to Start

Firstly, in order to clean your credit report, you will need to order a copy of the report. You must determine what is out of date or inaccurate, after which you can submit a letter to the bureau requesting fixes to the information. This process may take a long time and you may be required to do several follow-ups with each bureau before achieving a clean credit report. However, to perform this correctly, you must be aware of the information the credit agencies are allowed to report and the duration.

Ordering a credit report can be easily done and accessible to everyone, since at least one free report can be obtained by the consumer each year; this rule is also included under the FCRA or Fair Credit Reporting Act. More so, the consumer is also allowed to obtain a free copy of his or her credit report each year from each of the three major companies handling credit reporting, namely the Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax. However, in case you have already obtained a copy of your credit report this year, you may be required to pay an additional fee if you want another copy.

Once you have obtained your report, review it carefully. Every detail must be inspected since bureaus can sometimes confuse names, addresses or employers. Most often, people who have common names have credit reports that may contain information on other variations of their name.

Additionally, it is important to perform a periodic check on the credit report. It is advisable to order a copy of the report once a year and dispute any possible inaccuracies. Always take careful steps in handling your payments and make sure not to make any late payments. Time is of the essence and even minimum payments should not be neglected. Remember that carefully managing your credit can add as much as fifty points to your credit score per year.

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You know your debt is rising, but still cannot stop using your credit card for purchasing items. Several people get easily dependent on credit cards for everyday expenses and impulsive buys. The fact that you are borrowing money from the creditor for your purchase might be tempting, but the truth is: you must be able to pay it off on time. Neglecting those bills can cause headaches in the future. You might get malicious letters from your creditors, or even receive threatening telephone calls.

Close, Shred and Leave

If you really want to avoid those from happening all together or if you are starting to drown in your debt, you have to stop credit card usage. Fortunately, there are several ways on how to.

Firstly, many people would agree that closing your credit card account is the best way possible. One and simple call to your cardholder is sufficient enough to inactivate your credit card. Doing so might even quiet down that nagging feeling and desire to purchase items using a credit card. Just think that there might be one situation wherein the clerk says your credit card has been denied; the embarrassment from that situation is reason enough for you to inactivate your credit
card.

Shredding is also an excellent way to break the habit completely. You can use an office shredder since it works great on plastic as it does on paper. Since your credit card is shredded into pieces, there is no way that you can swipe it. However, if you do not have a shredder, scissors are great too. Just cut the card into small pieces and make sure that the credit card number cannot be identified by potential thieves.

Another excellent way to stop using the credit card, especially when you go out of the house, is to leave them. If closing or shredding is not your style, try taking your credit card out of your wallet when you are about to go shopping. In this way, if you have the urge to buy something you really do not need, you have to think twice before buying it since you are about to use your own money.

The Shock and What Your Can Do About It

You have been using your credit card for your expenses but have you ever thought about the total amount of cash you spend in interest alone each year? More so, the duration of time it will take you to just pay off your credit cards might shock you. It is all about the numbers and these will put you into shock and can make you think twice before using that credit card again.

For instance, if you have a balance of $1,000 and an interest rate of 14%, it will take you about four and a half years before you can pay it off; that is, if you are making $25 in payments every month. By the time you pay off the balance, you will have paid a total of $347.55 in interest.

Since you know what credit cards can do, you might want to stop using it once and for all. Learn how to say "no" since this kind of discipline can help you stop impulsive buys, thus stopping the use of credit cards. Always think twice about swiping that credit card for your purchases and you would not have to think about repairing your credit in the future.

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Those little pieces of plastic can sometimes get you into trouble. Sometimes nothing is easier than to take out your credit card and pay for that sweater or piece of furniture you have been eyeing for months. And who hasn’t been asked by the check-out person to sign up for a credit card in order to save 15 percent on their purchase. Credit card offers are everywhere; they come in the mail on almost a weekly basis.

Many Americans have gotten themselves in credit trouble by the easy access to credit cards. But bad credit is not something to take lightly. Bad credit can make it hard to get a loan for a car or a house. When you find yourself in credit trouble one of the first things to do is to eliminate as many credit cards as you can. Get rid of them, they are just too tempting. With a deliberate plan and some time you can restore your good credit. Just take one step at a time. If you just can’t seem to pay the bills try contacting your creditors and see if they will work out an agreement with you on your payments. Tell them you are having trouble and want to make a good faith effort in paying them. Do not let them have the chance to turn it over to a debt collector.

Contact a local credit counseling office. Many of them are non-profit and have the professional experience of helping people with their finances. See if consolidating your debt at a lower interest rate may help you. It might be a good idea to take out a second mortgage on your home or a home equity line of credit. But before you work with any group that says it can help you be sure and research them. The last thing you need is to get involved with an organization that is going to take advantage of your situation.

One thing that will help you feel better about yourself is try to pay the smaller debts off first. That way you know you are making some head way in your road back to good credit.

Try to find a new mind set about credit cards. Think of them as cash; ask yourself if you will be able to pay off your purchase in several months. Think for a moment; is this something I really need now or just something I want.

The most important thing to remember is not to give up. Do not feel bad about yourself, there is a way to get back on track and get your credit in good standing again.

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