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Paying Off A Judgement

Question: I have had a judgement against me for a credit card bill from the early 90s. I want to 'clear' this from my credit but don't know who to contact. Can I contact just the main number for Capital...


Insurance Companies Using Credit Reports

Question: Recently I noticed on the back page of our auto policy renewal that we were not eligible for their best rates. They say they use their own way of interpreting credit reports and credit scores. I ran credit reports,...


First-Time Homebuyer Credit

Question: I have plans to buy a home before next July, and I want to take advantage of the home tax credit. However, I'm being garnished for student loans so my income tax is being garnished as well. Therefore, would...


How do I get an error removed from my credit report?

Question: I moved from Tennessee to Texas. After being in Dallas for a while, I ordered something from a department store. They told my I owed a balance. Prior to my move, I had sent this store a change of...


What should we do about car payment?

Question: My father passed away, and my mother can no longer afford to make the car payments. The balance owed is greater than the value of the car. Should we tell the loan company they can repossess the car, or...


Free bottle of soda=good reason for another credit card?

Probably not. The pungently named StopBuyingCrap blog has a photo of a table set up at a Walmart that offered exactly that: Apply for a credit card and get a free 2-liter bottle of soda. Danger Will Robinson! Here's a...

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