Charge offs are detrimental to a good credit score. They occur when an account becomes delinquent for 6 months.
A judgment on your credit report means you have been sued for payment of a debt. It is a legal proceeding that will give the creditor extra time to try and collect on the debt.
Getting into debt is easy for almost anyone to do, but getting back out is much more difficult. In some cases, the only way a person can get ahead of their debt is with the help of a specialist in credit counseling. Many of these services are free and can help you create a plan to pay off your debt without adding further fees to it.
07 Aug
Posted by William Blake as Credit Counseling
Sometimes things come up that are out of our control and we need to use a credit card for the purchase because we don’t have the cash on hand. Other times, we just have to have the latest toy or gadget and use a credit card to buy it. But when the bill comes due, it can be unpleasant.
07 Aug
Posted by William Blake as Credit Counseling
No doubt about it, credit score rating scales are confusing. Working through all the numbers can leave you wondering what it all means. Understanding ratings and how they work will help you to read and understand your credit score more easily.
19 Jul
Posted by Lee Beattie as Credit Counseling
Where to Look for Bad Credit Repair Counseling
Bad Credit Repair Counseling Will Get You Back On Your Feet
14 Jul
Posted by William Blake as Credit Counseling
Debt is stressful. Some can work out the details themselves and others need help. One successful method to get debt under control is a debt consolidation loan.
Debt is a stressful thing for many people - some can get things under control themselves while others need assistance. For many people, one of the most effective ways of getting their debt under control is to use a debt consolidation loan.
Does this sound familiar - something unexpected pops up and you have to charge it on your credit card because you just don’t have the cash on hand? Or what about charging the latest toy or gadget because you absolutely have to have it now? These are common reasons for using a credit card, but unfortunately in the end the bill always has to be repaid.