Category Archives: Insurance

When a Collections Company Calls

Posted on October 5, 2011 by admin

  A charge off is one of the worst things that can appear on a person’s credit report. A debt that has been “charged off” is one that has been deemed uncollectible by a creditor (usually more than 180 days … Continue reading →

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Why Do I Care About a Low Credit Score?

Posted on December 16, 2010 by admin

A low credit score limits the consumer in countless ways. For example, a score under 700 could literally exempt the consumer from the ability to attain a loan or line of credit. In today’s economic climate, lenders are as conservative … Continue reading →

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