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Tips on Debt Relief and Your Credit Score

Tips on Debt Relief and Your Credit Score

Nowadays, access to public information can be very easy. A lot of prospective employers are looking for information about you as much as they possibly can before they even offer you the job. It depends on the type of employment that you’re looking to have, though. Before we get deep into it, let me share something about debt relief. I’ve come across this video and I want to share it to you guys.

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Posted by Trevor Jones - April 21, 2014 at 9:51 am

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what happens if you settle your debt will it affect credit score?

Question by h.p: what happens if you settle your debt will it affect credit score?

how bad it will be?

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Answer by victor c

A debt settlement will actually improve your credit. Having a lot of debt typically hurts most people’s credit because it gives them an exceptionally high debt-to-income ratio and debt-to-credit ratio. Inversely, a debt settlement, which manifests in a debt elimination, lowers and brings both the debt-to-income ratio and debt-to-credit ratio to a positive standing.

According to Fair Isaac corporation, which created the FICO credit scoring model, the “debt-to-credit” ratio makes up roughly 30 percent of the consumer credit score. So, obviously a debt settlement (a.k.a. debt negotiation) will improve your credit.

In addition to being able to improve your physical credit score, hiring a debt negotiation specialist to settle your debt can give you added credit benefits. It also makes you look more creditworthy than previously showing a whopping sum of debt and high debt to credit balances. Keep in mind that creditors are more concerned about debtors that owe a lot and can’t seem to reasonably pay off their debts than if you’re presently debt-free, yet had a checkered credit history.

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Posted by Trevor - February 6, 2013 at 1:21 pm

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Q&A: Paying off debt to get a better rate for buying a house.?

Question by Ervin: Paying off debt to get a better rate for buying a house.?
I’m currently paying down what I owe on my credit cards. When I receive my tax refund… I plan on paying it off. March of this year I will be debt free. Will that raise my credit score? I’m asking because in a about 1.5 to 2 years I want to buy a house with good credit.

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Answer by Toni
Using less than 30% of your available limits is what keeps the scores up.
Ex: $ 1,000 limit – never use more than $ 300 at any time during the month.
That’s why experts will tell you:
Use your card for small things you need like food or gas and pay in full each month.
Make sure you do not close those accounts when you are finished paying them off.
You want to keep payment history, and you want to keep it ongoing.
By paying in full you never pay interest and can get those top scores.
A years worth of paying in full each month should get you a pretty good rating.
Enjoy purchasing your new home someday.
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Posted by Trevor - December 2, 2012 at 9:20 am

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Bad Credit Debt Consolidation

>Debt Consolidation refers to the process that aids in lowering the interest rate on your unsecured debts and in cutting back the number of debts that you have. Therefore, debt consolidation could really be of help to you in paying off debts and freeing yourself from the financial obligations. Thus, one thing that you need to consider is if you can achieve fast cash consolidation on your unsecured debts. Yes, it can be done only if are sure to make more than minimum payments on the consolidated debt.

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Posted by Trevor Jones - September 8, 2012 at 1:21 pm

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Q&A: What happens to your credit score if you pay off all your debt and never get another credit card?

Question by nickolasname: What happens to your credit score if you pay off all your debt and never get another credit card?
I have a tremendous amount of bad debt. Almost 2000 dollars. If I were to pay it all off to 0 would it raise my score or just keep it from getting lower? I have no intention to EVER EVER EVER have another credit card. my credit score is in the low 500s what will happen if I pay off all debt and do nothing to raise my score?

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Answer by Kathy P
It would raise your credit score to pay off your accounts. But don’t close the accounts. Just cut up the cards if you don’t want to use them. Or use them once in a while, and pay it off right away. One of the things they use to figure your score is how long you have had your accounts. So keep the accounts open, as that will help increase your score.

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Posted by Trevor - August 15, 2012 at 1:22 pm

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Rich Dad’s Advisors®: The ABC’s of Getting Out of Debt: Turn Bad Debt into Good Debt and Bad Credit into Good Credit

Rich Dad’s Advisors®: The ABC’s of Getting Out of Debt: Turn Bad Debt into Good Debt and Bad Credit into Good Credit

Rich Dad's Advisors®: The ABC's of Getting Out of Debt: Turn Bad Debt into Good Debt and Bad Credit into Good Credit

The ABC’s of Getting Out of Debt illustrates how to: * Beat the Lenders at Their Own Game * Understand Your Credit Report * Repair Your Own Credit * Master the Psychology of Debt * Deal with Debt Collectors * Avoid Credit Scams * Win with Good Debt * Take Charge of Your Finances Garrett’s book reveals how each piece of real estate you own is a business involving all sections of Rich Dad’s B-I Triangle. The B-I Triangle is from Rich Dad’s Guide to Investing. Look for other Advisors to complete the B-I Triangle.

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Posted by Trevor - March 28, 2012 at 10:53 am

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The Ultimate Credit Handbook: How to Cut Your Debt and Have a Lifetime of Great Credit, Third Edition

The Ultimate Credit Handbook: How to Cut Your Debt and Have a Lifetime of Great Credit, Third Edition

The Ultimate Credit Handbook: How to Cut Your Debt and Have a Lifetime of Great Credit, Third Edition

Arms readers with the tools they need to eliminate debt forever. Reflects the latest credit laws passed by Congress. Softcover.

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Posted by Trevor - March 11, 2012 at 8:19 am

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Debt Management Secrets: How To Avoid Bankruptcy & Free Yourself From A Bad Credit Score

Debt Management Secrets: How To Avoid Bankruptcy & Free Yourself From A Bad Credit Score

Debt Management Secrets: How To Avoid Bankruptcy & Free Yourself From A Bad Credit Score

Is your credit score lower than 700? 650? 600? 550? Have you unplugged your phone to avoid debt collectors? This book offers insider secrets on how to improve your credit score no matter how poor your rating.

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Posted by Trevor - February 26, 2012 at 8:21 am

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The Secrets to Good Credit and Debt Reduction : A Consumer Self Help Guide

The Secrets to Good Credit and Debt Reduction : A Consumer Self Help Guide

The Secrets to Good Credit and Debt Reduction : A Consumer Self Help Guide

This simple,easy to read book shares mortgage banker D.J. Williams formulas for securing or restoring good credit, getting out of debt and gives all the reasons why good credit and low debt is a must in today’s society. With this remarkable consumer self-help guide, you’ll learn:

The basics of understanding the system including how to read your credit report, scoring, and knowing your rights.

How to establish a good credit rating and restore a poor one.

Your rights when dealing with collection agencies and credit repair organizations.

Methods of getting out of debt and strategies for debt reduction.

How to survive the home loan process-stress free.

How to control your financial destiny in 15 easy-to-read chapters.

Good credit is a necessity rather than an option. Here you’ll discover proven ways to achieve financial security and freedom. You can attain, maintain, and retain good credit. Buy an extra copy for someone you know who is just starting out, considering bankruptcy, or in bondage from too much debt.

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Posted by Trevor - January 9, 2012 at 8:38 am

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Personal Finance 101 – A Beginner’s Guide: What Every High School and University Student Needs to Know About Debt, Credit, and Money!

Personal Finance 101 – A Beginner’s Guide: What Every High School and University Student Needs to Know About Debt, Credit, and Money!

Everything that you need to know about basic personal finances, from how to open a checking account to getting credit cards to how to use credit wisely and to your advantage to how to avoid getting into trouble with debt and credit to how to get a loan or grant for university to basic investing ideas, and more is in this book! Filled with a wealth of knowledge to help you gain good personal financial habits and retire wealthy, Personal Finance 101 – A Beginner’s Guide is ideal for teens and twenty-somethings just starting out in the financial world. Parents will want to read this book with their young adults to give them the head start in financial life that they never received. Complete with numerous links to on-line resources, you’ll want to refer to this book over and over again!

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Posted by Trevor - November 22, 2011 at 10:55 am

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