Posts Tagged ‘score’

How long will credit score take to return to normal after opening a new credit card?

Sunday, March 13th, 2011

I recently opened a new credit card and noticed that my fico score plumetted 50 points after doing so. How long will it take for credit score to get over the fact that I opened a new account and regain those 50 points?

what are the chances of getting a credit card with a credit score of 490?

Sunday, March 13th, 2011

i have been in the process of repairing my credit and paying off debt. i was wondering what my chances of getting a credit card with some type of rewards plan are.. im planning a wedding so i thought i could put thingson the card and of course pay them off right away and still get all the credits.

One has a credit card with an excellent credit score of 865. What are the extreme benefits?

Thursday, March 10th, 2011

With a credit card score of 865, what kinds of excellent benefits will there be? I am just curious. I know an average score would be in upper 600′s.

How to you achieve a credit score if you never used a credit card?

Thursday, March 3rd, 2011

How is bad credit and good credit determined, and given my situation, how do I make it better.
Please help because I’m thinking about giving a credit card a try since people owe hundreds and thousands of dollars on them, and somehow continue to be approved. Don’t get it.

How does closing a credit card account with balance affect my credit score?

Sunday, February 20th, 2011

My credit card issuer decided to just close it.

So, how will that look on my credit report? Should I just try and pay it off asap?

Thanks

what are some legit credit card companies that will offer me a card even though I have a bad credit score?

Thursday, February 17th, 2011

I have never owned a credit card and I owe collections $400. Does anyone know where I can get a credit card offer regardless of my bad credit score?

Is opening and canceling a credit card in a week bad for your credit score?

Saturday, February 12th, 2011

I have an opportunity to save $30 on a TV by signing up for a credit card. Will it hurt my credit score if I open it and cancel it in a week? I know you’re not supposed to cancel cards you’ve had for a while, but I wasn’t sure about this.

How many points does a credit inquiry for a credit card lower your score?

Tuesday, February 8th, 2011

I recently applied for a new credit card, and I was just curious if anyone knows how many points that will drop my credit score. Ya know, just cause AMEX had to check my score.

Simply Money: You can’t get your FICO score for free

Sunday, February 6th, 2011

Million Dollar Fraud Operation Based on Apple Products
Two Brooklyn men, Shaheed “Sha” Bilal and Anthony Harper were caught on their credit card fraud operation, making nearly $1 million. They purchased card information from overseas and then encoded stolen numbers into the magnetic strips of fake credit cards. They then would purchase Apple products then resell it for cash at a discount. The [...]

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A game and a win to give us a lift
After the dire ninety minutes at Doncaster last Tuesday we needed a game and a performance to lift the spirits and we certainly got that with yesterday’s 2-1 win against Norwich City at Turf Moor.

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Simply Money: You can’t get your FICO score for free
Question: Given all the new regulations in the credit industry, is there now a service where I can get my FICO score for free?

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What kind of credit score do you need to get a charge card for a dept. store in the mall?

Monday, January 31st, 2011

I’ve applied in the past like a few years back for various dept. stores and was denied. Ive since quit applying for them and my credit score has risen as well. My credit score is better now in the mid 6′s. What are my chances of getting a credit card with anyone. Ive never had a credit card before can i get one now with my credit score?Who, why, what , when and where?