News You Can Use - Monday
Real Estate News From
Around The World


February 12, 2012
Find an Agent

Find a Home

Find an Apartment

Find a Mortgage

CONSUMER NEWS
FEATURE

How Can I Improve My Credit?

Question: How can I improve my credit report?

Answer: First, get a copy of your current credit report. It may not be as bad as you think. Ask creditors to remove old and incorrect items.

Second, start speaking with lenders. Be truthful. Explain any past problems. Pre-qualify with one lender and have your credit report reviewed.

Three. Pay all bills on full and timely basis to build-up your credit history.

Four, pay off credit accounts and close those you do not need. If possible, keep only one credit account active.

Fifth, adopt a budget. Stick to it.

Sixth, spend less than you earn. Start a monthly savings program.


Written by Peter G. Miller.

© 1997 Peter G. Miller. All Rights Reserved. Rules, Disclaimers & Notices.

Click here for a printer-friendly version of this article.
Click here to translate this page to another language.


Copyright © 2012 Realty Times. All Rights Reserved.


Send Us Your Comments










Front Page Agent News Commercial News Interactive













Site Of The Day Interest Rate Watch New Home News Apartment News Advice For Consumers Community Profiles Comparison Shop Insurance Quotes on InsWeb Home Improvement Tips From Bob Vila Trends Technology Companies






Back Issues Full Text Search Contact Us Subscribe


  Site Map