Capital One Secured Credit Card to Improve Credit Score - Review

Thu Dec 29, 2011 01:12PM

Capital One Secured Credit Card Benefits Designed for consumers who want to improve credit score, the Capital One secured credit card offers three major benefits, valuable for anyone who has difficulties obtaining an unsecured credit card: - it reports your...

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Joint account holder vs. authorized user

Mon May 9, 2011 01:05PM

In theory, the difference between Joint Account Holder and Authorised User is quite clear. If you and your spouse are listed as joint account holders on the credit card agreement, you both are basically co owners and liable for the...

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Time to establish credit history

Mon Apr 25, 2011 10:04AM

You can find plenty of advise and instruction, some good and some not so, on how to establish credit. The other question that a lot people ask these days is what time is needed to establish credit history to...

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Credit repair from overseas

Thu Mar 31, 2011 12:03PM

Q: I am from India and lived in the US for 2 years, in 2005 and 2006. Before coming back, I accumulated close to $6,000 in credit card debt. I did not pay as I did not have the...

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Closing credit card account with balance is a very bad idea

Sun Mar 13, 2011 06:03PM

If scenario described just below sounds familiar, I bet you almost certainly contemplated closing credit card account with a balance at some point. That is wrong way out of credit card debt and inability to stop spending. You should...

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Closing credit card accounts hurts credit score

Sun Mar 6, 2011 11:03AM

If you even contemplate closing credit card accounts, you may want to stop right there. Closing an established credit card account with $0 balance hurts your credit score and does it in more than one way. I did this...

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No Preset Spending Limit or NPSL credit cards and credit score

Fri Mar 4, 2011 12:03PM

This is one difficult and annoying topic. After researching all I could, the conclusion I can offer is this - if your goal is to establish credit history or you worry too much about the effect a credit utilization ratio...

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Credit card cosigner rights - you don't have any

Wed Feb 16, 2011 10:02AM

That pretty much sums it up. If you want to cosign for someone and wonder if you have any rights as a cosigner, I can tell you right way - you have only obligations and liabilities. You serve as a...

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Challenge credit report or check credit cards and average age of credit

Sun Jan 30, 2011 12:01PM

Q: I had a credit score well over 800 and it is now in the 700 range. Not a bad score still, but I am looking to see why it has gotten lower over the last 5 to 7...

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Closing credit card affects credit score or does it

Thu Dec 16, 2010 01:12PM

Does closing a credit card negatively affect credit score? Not really or rather the fact that you close credit card does not affect your FICO scores on itself, but here are two important points to know, 1. Closing a credit...

Should I max out my new or old credit card?

Sun Nov 21, 2010 07:11PM

Q: I am going to borrow $8,000 on a credit card. I need the money and the interest rate is 1.99% for 15 months on both. Also, it only costs 2% in transfer fee for either credit card. So...

Credit building techniques, how to build credit today for a student

Sun Nov 14, 2010 10:11PM

It is hard enough for those of us working to get a credit card these days, but if you are a student and unemployed, that can be nearly impossible. The credit building techniques I want to talk about here should...

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Secured credit cards with no annual fee

Thu Nov 11, 2010 11:11PM

Q: I am looking for a secured credit card but all I checked charge an annual fee, anywhere from $25 to $130. Is there one which does not? A: I am only aware of one secured credit card with...

Secured credit card in Canada - RBC Royal Bank credit card

Fri Nov 5, 2010 10:11AM

In Canada, you can find your share of secured credit cards. The secured RBC Royal Bank credit card is one of them. It is a good card for anyone who wants to establish or rebuild credit history. Unlike with Capital...

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Debt management program and credit score

Sun Oct 31, 2010 12:10PM

How does enrolling into a debt management program affect credit score? It basically does not. For every account enrolled with a credit counseling agency, your credit report will have a comment stating that it is paid through a debt management...

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Secured Visa credit card - US bank H-D Visa

Sun Oct 24, 2010 01:10PM

H-D stands for Harley-Davidson and this secured Visa credit card allows you to safely build or reestablish your credit, and in the same time earn exclusive H-D reward points and entries to win a new bike each month. Developed...

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How to get out of a cosigned mortgage legally

Tue Sep 14, 2010 09:09AM

Q: I had to help my sister and brother-in-law refinance their $130,000 mortgage last April, because of their very low credit scores. Both had scores in 610 range. So I cosigned to get them a much better rate. Last...

How to build credit history fast

Tue Aug 24, 2010 11:08PM

It's important to learn how to build credit history fast, because it is going to save you money. And on the long run, lots of money. When you build credit score fast and reach certain level, you see immediate results...

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Bankruptcy in Canada and credit report

Thu Jun 10, 2010 11:06PM

Here are the facts about bankruptcy in Canada. For starters, Canadian consumer credit history is reported by two credit bureaus - Equifax and TransUnion. Experian stopped its credit operations on April 17, 2009. Bankruptcies, both filed and discharged, are kept...

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Student loans to pay off credit cards and raise credit score

Mon Jun 7, 2010 10:06AM

The daughter of my acquaintances has plenty of money left from her student loans and supposedly, the school she attends, lets students spend such extra funds any way they want except investing in stocks, bonds, etc. So she plans to...

Credit repair, debt settlement - settle debt and repair credit in the same time

Sat Apr 3, 2010 04:04PM

When it comes to credit repair and debt settlement, there aren't too many reasons why both can not be pursued simultaneously. Many credit repair advocates promote settle debts first, repair credit second, and many borrowers follow this route. While it...

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Prepaid credit cards to rebuild credit

Thu Feb 18, 2010 12:02AM

What are the best prepaid credit cards to rebuild credit? While their number have dropped steadily in the last 2 years, there are still quite a few out there, and here we are trying to narrow your choices somewhat, to...

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HSBC secured credit cards for bad credit consumers

Wed Jan 20, 2010 10:01PM

Two of the best secured credit cards on today's market for consumers with bad credit are Gold and Platinum HSBC secured credit cards. Notable highlights of the secured Visa cards include, - no minimum income required - annual fee...

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Secured credit card to build credit - Orchard Bank MasterCard just got better

Fri Dec 4, 2009 01:12AM

Issued and serviced by HSBC, this is the excellent secured credit card to build credit. We liked Orchard Bank secured credit card before, but now the new flexible application and approval processes make it easier than ever to get...

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Repair credit score quickly for the right type of loan

Thu Oct 22, 2009 09:10AM

When trying to repair credit score quickly, the majority of consumers think immediately of 5 main components which influence credit scores in the following proportions - Payment history including late payments, bankruptcies, collections, judgments - 35% Debt utilization expressed...

How often to check credit report, when should I check credit score

Tue Oct 13, 2009 12:10PM

I want to see what is going with my credit report. Something tells me that my identity could be stolen. I am getting some letters and phone calls from the creditors I have not dealt in my entire life. Afraid...

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Average credit score in 2009 and 2010 in America to decrease

Sat Sep 12, 2009 02:09PM

Several recent reports and experts suggest that US average credit score in 2009 is on the way up and will go higher in 2010. I have to still find a slightest evidence of such an assumption, unless the FICO...

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Credit card after bankruptcy, Canada

Fri Aug 28, 2009 12:08AM

Q: How can I get a credit card after declaring bankruptcy in Canada? I did it 2 months ago. Since I live in Prince Edward, I was told I have very limited options A: You have several options in...

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Unsecured Visa and bad credit

Tue Jul 7, 2009 03:07PM

Q: For a few days, I unsuccessfully look for an unsecured Visa card. My bad credit prevents me from getting it. The Equifax score is 586. Where can I get one? A: 586 is bad credit? That is simply...

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Credit report, foreclosure, bankruptcy

Wed Jun 17, 2009 10:06PM

Q: It has been 7 years now on my bankruptcy and foreclosure. How do I go about getting it removed from my credit report? It is 7 years this year. A: Foreclosure stays 7 years from the date of...

Good credit becomes bad in 12 months

Wed Apr 29, 2009 01:04PM

Q: About a year ago my FICO score was very good, now it's 616. I don't understand. I have never been late on any payments at all! Can you advise? A: As I understand you just know the score...

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Credit repair facts, hints and mistakes

Fri Mar 27, 2009 02:03PM

When it comes to credit repair, there are many misconceptions and simply incorrect information out there. Making some of the missteps won't hurt you while making others can be very painful. Here is the very incomplete compilation - call it...

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Who can I talk to about my credit history and score?

Sun Feb 22, 2009 10:02PM

Q: Who can I talk to to find out my credit history and score? A: The best way to learn where you stand with your credit history, scores and rating, is to check with your mortgage broker friend, or...

US Bank secured credit cards to rebuild credit

Mon Jan 19, 2009 04:01PM

US Bank offers two secured credit cards designed to rebuild credit history or establish credit from the scratch. The first is universally accepted U.S. Bank Secured Visa Credit Card that gives you great power and flexibility with all the...

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Rebuilding credit after bankruptcy

Thu Jan 8, 2009 01:01PM

The effect of bankruptcy filing on your credit report will be devastating. Chapter 7 bankruptcy stays on your credit report for the next 10 years no matter what, so it is imperative to start rebuilding credit after bankruptcy right...

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Is cosigning car loan different from cosigning other loans?

Sun Jan 4, 2009 07:01AM

Q: I am thinking of cosigning a car loan for a friend daughter who is finishing college. Friend's credit rating is poor. When I raise my doubts and objections, she tells me that cosigning a car loan is quite...

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Credit repair books? Not that you need any ...

Sun Dec 28, 2008 01:12AM

Q: Can you recommend some credit repair books? We applied for a car loan and were denied. The banker informed us that my wife credit score was 583 and mine was 561. She said we both have a lot...

Credit repair reviews - useless idea

Mon Dec 15, 2008 12:12AM

Q: It would be very beneficial for readers like myself to have a comprehensive review of credit repair companies posted on your site. There are so many websites offering credit repair services, and literally all are scams, trying to...

Self credit repair - do it yourself

Thu Dec 11, 2008 12:12AM

You don't need anyone but self to make credit repair work. The fact of the matter is only self credit repair will help you to get back on track - whatever the reason is, be that bankruptcy, foreclosure, divorce, lack...

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Medical collections, unpaid medical bills, HIPAA laws

Wed Dec 3, 2008 02:12PM

Medical collections have always been treated somewhat differently than other collection categories. Almost everyone I know, and that includes yours truly, gets aggravated when some balance is due after a medical procedure. I personally know several debtors with unpaid...

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Credit repair business opportunity

Sat Nov 15, 2008 01:11PM

Q: I know that you are rather negative of third party credit repair shops, but I have this rather unique credit repair business opportunity, started up by my mortgage broker a little over a month ago. I am thinking...

Fast credit repair is often not feasible

Wed Nov 12, 2008 11:11PM

Q: I want to know if fast credit repair even possible in my situation. My credit scores are 622, 637 and 651. My report shows two credit card payments that were 30 days late on separate accounts within last...

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Charge off debts, credit report, collection

Wed Oct 29, 2008 03:10PM

With the looming credit card crisis, the time is ripe to revisit a sour subject of charge off debts, including how they affect credit report, what is the reporting time limit, how debt collectors go after it and what exactly...

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Credit repair fraud is targeted by FTC

Mon Oct 27, 2008 12:10PM

FTC has joined 24 state agencies in Operation Clean Sweep, targeting 36 fraudulent credit repair companies in 22 states, that deceptively claim they can remove negative information from consumers credit reports, even if that information is accurate and timely....

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Unpaid tax liens and credit reporting time

Mon Oct 6, 2008 03:10PM

Q: Is that true that an unpaid tax lien will be dropped from credit reports after 9 years? I was told that generally old unpaid liens just go away. I have a $460 plus another $125 in fees on...

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Credit freeze letter

Thu Oct 2, 2008 03:10PM

You can request a security freeze in writing by sending a credit freeze letter by certified mail to the credit reporting agencies. Most states charge you a nominal fee unless you are an identity theft victim, and several states allow...

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Credit Report Freeze - Lock

Mon Sep 29, 2008 12:09AM

Unofficial Guide A complete guide to Credit Report Freeze option or so-called Credit Report Lock-Down. Please note, that we try to keep this information up to date but the rules do change periodically so do your due diligence. What is...

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Cosigning a loan - things to consider before cosigning

Sun Sep 7, 2008 11:09PM

With the tough economic times come late payments and credit delinquencies. Over the last 2 years the number of potential borrowers with rather battered credit scores has been on the rise. In the same time, lenders don't simply want even...

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Credit Monitoring Comparison for 2008 - 3 in 1 report monitoring services

Wed Aug 20, 2008 10:08AM

Can anyone tell me what is the most accurate and least expensive score watch and credit monitoring service for all 3 bureaus? Our readers ask this question a lot ... We think that the most accurate score watch service...

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The best way to ruin your credit without missing a payment is

Mon Jul 28, 2008 01:07PM

to max out your credit cards. I know it is not wise, and I know some of you do as well, but the case I saw this morning is way too extreme. A client with credit scores of 730, 741...

Buying car after bankruptcy

Fri Jul 11, 2008 04:07PM

Q: If I declare Chapter 7 bankruptcy, how long must I wait to buy a car? A: To the best of my knowledge, you don't have to wait. You interest rate will be horrendous of course and lender may...

Credit repair after foreclosure - time is the only help

Tue Jul 8, 2008 12:07PM

Q: I was foreclosed on my rental property 3 months ago and now can't refinance my own home. My credit is very bad with scores of 412, 458 and 467. I also had few other missed payments on credit...

Leased car repossession

Fri Jun 20, 2008 04:06PM

Q: Can a leased car agreement reported as repossession if I am three payments behind? I was told to bring its current immediately, other wise they are taking the car away and report it repossessed. A: Contract is a...

Bad credit today isn't your bad credit of yesterdays

Thu Jun 12, 2008 01:06PM

Bad credit may come in many forms these days. Several clients were looking to buy new cars, trying to take advantage of some excellent deals offered recently by Acura, Lexus and GM. Some applied for financing with Honda Financial, Lexus...

Unsecured credit cards for bad credit

Sun Jun 8, 2008 06:06PM

Unsecured credit cards for bad credit represent a perfect repair tool for credit-challenged people. Also excellent way to establish credit for many, these unsecured cards are offered by several banks. For someone with less than perfect credit, the South Dakota...

Get credit card from your bank or credit union

Tue May 6, 2008 11:05AM

If your credit scores and history are at the point where you are thinking to apply for a regular credit card, the best places are your bank or credit union. Open a checking account unless you have one already...

When judgement is removed for sure?

Sun May 4, 2008 02:05PM

Q: I am confused as far as judgement removal goes. Will a judgement that is unpaid be removed from a credit report after 7 years, or will it only be removed 7 years AFTER it is paid? A: Again,...

Bad credit with unpaid judgements

Wed Apr 30, 2008 04:04PM

Q: How long do unpaid judgements remain on the three major credit reporting agencies files? How bad my credit scores will be affected? A: Unpaid judgements are straight way to the bad credit, well I'd say to the credit...

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Texas debt collection, credit card debt, credit repair

Thu Mar 20, 2008 02:03PM

Q: I live in Texas and have about $22,000 in credit card debt which I haven't been able to touch for 2.5 years. Now I am making quite a bit of cash. All the debt was sold to various...

60 Days Late on car loan 18 months ago

Thu Mar 6, 2008 09:03PM

Q: I have a car loan which has been paid in full since 3 months ago. 18 months back I was 60 days late once. All three credit reports now show this tradeline as Paid In Full, while also...

Repossession on a credit report and cosigned car loan

Wed Feb 27, 2008 03:02PM

Q: I cosigned for a friend car loan in 2004. The car was repossessed in a middle of 2006, I learned about only now when I pulled my credit report. The repossession is there, all right. All relevant accounts...

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Credit repair agency and credit repair services offer help or do they?

Wed Feb 27, 2008 01:02PM

We always say that the best credit repair service you can find is yourself. While there are occasions when you think you need to hire a third party credit repair agency, few if any deliver on their promises. Most will...

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Credit repair and higher credit scores trigger debt collection and lawsuits

Thu Feb 21, 2008 03:02PM

If you have bad credit accounts, e.g. late payments, charge-offs, unpaid medical bills with the statutes of limitation still not expired, and you are not gunning for a major purchase that require new credit, it is often wise to...

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New Texas law on credit report freeze - everyone can freeze credit report

Tue Jan 8, 2008 12:01AM

Q: Can I freeze my credit in Texas if I wasn't a victim of identity theft, it seems that the law was changed recently but I can't find the legislation. Please tell me how much I have to pay...

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Reestablish credit after foreclosure, bankruptcy, divorce, job loss - how to rebuild credit

Thu Dec 13, 2007 11:12AM

In response to quite a few questions on how to reestablish credit after certain life changing unfortunate events including but not limited to foreclosure, bankruptcy, divorce and job loss, Bad Credit Advisor assemble several excellent sources for your reading....

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Credit repair with unsecured loan and cosigner, and the buyer market

Mon Dec 3, 2007 03:12PM

The following is the recent exchange with the person looking for credit repair. He wants to fix bad credit to be able to buy a house and do it ASAP, in a fear of missing buyer's market. It illustrates...

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Credit report freeze - latest news and developments

Fri Nov 16, 2007 10:11AM

From November 1 of 2007, consumers in all 50 states should be able to freeze credit reports at all three major credit agencies to prevent identity theft. By that date, all three major credit bureaus will offer security freeze...

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If I live in Texas I can't freeze credit until I've been a victim?

Mon Sep 3, 2007 12:09AM

Texas law regarding credit report freeze changed. If you are a victim, you pay no fees. Here how the credit freeze law is explained: Any consumer in Texas may request a security freeze in writing by certified mail to...

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Charge offs and credit reporting time limit

Tue Aug 14, 2007 08:08PM

Q: How long does a charged-off debt remain on a person’s credit report? A: Charge-Offs stay on a credit report for 7 years. The time runs from the date of the delinquency, plus 180 days. If payment was due...

I am looking to repair my credit

Mon Aug 6, 2007 01:08PM

Q: I am looking to repair my credit. I understand that is going to take a few years, but I would like to do it as intelligently as possible, and as quickly as possible. I owe $8,000 to assorted...

Paying off collection accounts while repairing credit history

Wed Aug 1, 2007 02:08PM

Q: I just got married 3 weeks ago and am wondering how my poor credit and the 3 accounts that I have in collections will now affect my spouse's and our joint credit. I had financial problems earlier and...

Credit repair and buyer's market

Thu Jul 26, 2007 03:07PM

Call it a poetic justice, or call it what you want, but with what is happening in the real estate, those of you who felt priced out of home market for a long while, are having the last laugh....

Repairing bad credit - credit report problems to look for

Tue Jul 24, 2007 01:07AM

Q: Can you give few more details what exactly to look for at the credit report? I got mine and it looks very confusing. A: Here are few more details what to look for while repairing bad credit. Most...

Repairing bad credit - second step

Sun Jul 22, 2007 04:07PM

When you receive credit report, check the following information in the order of importance: - your full name, and any previous names, also paying attention to the middle initials and suffixes like Jr., III and so on - Social...

I want to repair my credit and do it cheap and fast. How?

Sun Jul 15, 2007 10:07PM

That was a real question posted by a reader. Lately, quite a few people send emails about struggling with their adjustable mortgage payments and falling into bad credit situations, as many have to really pick and choose which loans...

Bad credit repair and "no money down" home purchase.

Wed Jul 11, 2007 04:07PM

Q: How bad can be my credit score if I am planning to buy a house with no money down? I checked with few lenders, and getting somewhat conflicting answers. I make enough money to show my income and...

Erasing bad credit history

Wed Jul 4, 2007 07:07PM

Q: My credit history is very bad. I was late on my car and credit card payment more than few times. I want to buy a house but was turned down by four banks and mortgage companies. The last...

Credit repair first step - disputing credit report errors

Wed May 9, 2007 03:05PM

As I wrote on credit repair before, it could be time consuming and frustrating, but in today's economy, credit repair is more important than ever, as it gives you many lucrative opportunities in finance and real estate. And disputing...

Credit repair and establishing credit are becoming critical - don't be left behind

Tue Mar 6, 2007 10:03PM

As we are about to finish the first quarter of 2007, several things have become apparent. First, as we wrote in the very recent article, "Bad credit soon to be redefined?", the days when literally everyone could get a loan,...

Bad credit will soon to be redefined?

Fri Feb 9, 2007 05:02PM

Those of you who think that your bad credit isn't quite bad, may get a shock quite soon. As anyone with bad credit knows, it is difficult to obtain a loan, never mind home mortgage. Several sub prime lenders have...

Pennsylvania credit report freeze

Tue Jan 2, 2007 03:01PM

Pennsylvania credit report freeze has been in effect for the second day now, it applies to all consumers, $10 to place, but no fees for identity theft victims or seniors 65 years. Credit report freeze lasts 7 years. See also...

Wisconsin credit report freeze

Sun Dec 24, 2006 01:12AM

Wisconsin credit report freeze legislature takes effect on January 01, 2007. The fee is $10 with each credit reporting agency to place, thaw or remove freeze. No fee for a someone who can prove that he or she has reported...

Car repossession and credit report

Sat Dec 9, 2006 12:12AM

Q: How would the repossession of a vehicle affect a persons credit? This is a result of a divorce settlement that one side was told to pay off a vehicle. The vehicle is in both names. The loan value...

New York credit report freeze

Thu Nov 2, 2006 12:11PM

Residents of New York are now able to lock their credit reports. First time credit report freeze is free for everyone. After the first request to place a security freeze on your credit file, the credit reporting agencies may...

How long charge-offs stay on the credit report and re-aging question

Mon Oct 30, 2006 04:10PM

Q: How long charge-offs stay on the credit reports? I had few problems with Washington Mutual, and my charge-offs were sold to the collection agency, and now this agency wants me to pay. Should I? If these accounts sold,...

New Hampshire's credit report freeze law becomes effective January 1, 2007

Thu Oct 26, 2006 02:10PM

By enacting the credit report freeze legislation, New Hampshire follows similar laws passed in one form or the other by 14 states. The first original 12 states that passed credit report freeze followed by South Dakota and Minnesota. You...

New Minnesota law allows credit report freeze

Mon Aug 28, 2006 11:08AM

This law has been in effect since August 1st. Minnesota joins growing list of states that allowed their residents to impose credit report freeze. Any resident of Minnesota can freeze his or her personal credit report for any reason. Victims...

Cosigned loan is defaulted

Mon Aug 28, 2006 12:08AM

Q: I have an issue with my credit, and I was wondering if you could advise me if I have any recourse in correcting the issue. About 3 years ago, I agreed to be a cosigner on my sister's...

Credit repair - fixing credit agency mistake

Thu Aug 24, 2006 03:08PM

Credit repair is no fun, but at least when you did it to yourself, it is somewhat comforting. When however, it a credit reporting agency that mistakenly put incorrect information on your sacred credit report, credit repair is getting quite...

How to fix bad credit

Sun Jul 2, 2006 09:07PM

Q: I need to fix bad credit, and I need to do it very quick. My credit scores are 627, 609 and 603. I was late on 2 credit card payments for 30 days each time in the last...

South Dakota has credit report freeze legislation

Thu Mar 9, 2006 02:03PM

The legislation Governor Mike Rounds signed will allow victims of identity theft freeze their credit reports up to seven years. It will be enacted July 1. They must notify Credit Reporting Bureaus in writing. This just came from the Rapid...

TransUnion Credit Bureau allows you to add a Consumer Statement

Tue Feb 21, 2006 02:02PM

If you are disputing your credit report with TransUnion Credit Bureau, and the dispute can't be resolved by TransUnion investigation, you may add a Consumer Statement to your credit report. Consumer statement is some sort of an explanation which can...

Credit report repair fraud - another crackdown by FTC!

Fri Feb 3, 2006 11:02AM

Federal Trade Commission is after 20 credit report repair companies which have managed to convince many consumers that accurate and timely, but oops, negative information can be erased from their credit reports. In this credit report repair crackdown, quite appropriately...

Credit Rating - how sub prime lenders rate your credit?

Wed Feb 1, 2006 11:02AM

Credit rating question from a reader. Credit rating used by sub prime lenders is not simply a credit score, but a combination of several factors. Q: I have some issues with my credit report and my scores are only...

Notice of default

Tue Jan 31, 2006 10:01AM

Q: What is notice of default? A: Notice of default is the beginning of foreclosure process. If homeowner becomes delinquent on his mortgage payments for 3 consecutive months, lender will send him the Notice of Default, or NOD. The...

UK lender offers credit repair mortgage

Wed Jan 18, 2006 02:01PM

Cheshire Building Society started offering credit repair mortgage to the consumers with bad credit. What's more, anyone can apply online, which is very convenient for someone who doesn't like the idea of sitting with loan officer and explaining his credit...

I cosigned for my daughter, can this record be removed from my credit report?

Sun Jan 15, 2006 02:01PM

Q: I just have a question. I co-signed on a car loan for my daughter. She makes the payment solely. The balance shows up on both our credit reports. Is there a way to remove it from my credit...

How to establish credit?

Sun Jan 15, 2006 02:01PM

Q: Right out of high school I opened a retail computer store front and computer repair store. I've been looking into my credit report a lot lately. My car loan is on there, but that's about it. I seem...