Your Credit Report and the Job Application

Preparing your application for the perfect job is a vital step to landing an interview, but it is important to consider your credit report and make sure it is in good condition before your submit the application for the job you want.  Considering that most employers today are taking a long hard look at your […]
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What a Lender is Looking at When Reviewing your Credit Report (1)

Walking into a bank, car dealership or applying for a mortgage loan can cause most consumers a great deal of stress, especially if you know your credit report is filled with negative information such as late payments, collection accounts or excessive balances.  Most consumers are aware of what information looks bad on a credit report […]
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Collection Accounts and Your Credit Report

This week’s post will focus on collections and your credit report.  Because so many consumers confuse the statute of limitations and the amount of time a collection account can remain on a credit report (two separate matters), I feel the subject is worthy of a discussion.    While the statute of limitation relates to the length […]
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