Just checked my credit report and there are a few things on there that are negative but they are mine.....what happens when i pay these off....and when do they become a not so negative on there... I have some student loans on their also that are negative but are 90 days past due...I am getting...

Well kids, I am 12 weeks into my first term, and have completed 12 credits! Eleven more credits and I will enter the actual MSN phase of the program. (The work I'm doing now is considered a 'bridge' because my original BS degree is not in nursing.) The work at your own pace is very appealing to...

My oldest son brought home his report card (well mid term report). He did well. Sometimes we give them a small gift and we've taken them to the movies or they can have a meal or activity of choice. Just a mini celebration where mom gets to do the report card dance and be silly (but happy...

Although we don't plan to use credit again anytime so, I am still concern with having a clean credit report. I just checked DH's and there are 2 accounts that are classified as "charged off". They are both CCs that went to collections, but have since been paid in full. Is that still the correct...

How would you grade your households money management? Including your budgeting, savings, and all around frugalness? After grading yourself, list where you think SOMEONE else would suggest you improve.

My husband and I have a bad mark on our credit report. We moved out of an apartment complex in 2006 and we had to pay 454 for some carpet to be replaced. We paid it on time. Three months later, we got a bill from a collection agency over it. We called the complex and confirmed that it had been...

Here are mine.... *my budget billing on our natural gas went from $63/mo to $45/mo... *my house payment went down $20 because my property taxes went down.... *waiting and hoping the electric budget will go down, my anniversary month is Sept..... I know this isn't much, but I have to look at...

it looks like we're going to have the money to pay off the Bank of America personal loan settlement! This really opens the door for us to start paying everything else off. This B of A thing has been hanging over our heads for the last month and a half. We wanted to accept the offer, but we...

I started doing the Dave Ramsey plan about 6 months ago. It is so empowering to be in control of my money instead of burying my head in the sand. I knew I had a lot of debt, but it wasn't until I finally added it up that it hit me. I've actually been making some good progress and have paid...

How about sharing your good news? How are your 2009 goals going? *my healthier lifestyle goes in spurts. I have been sporadic at best with my exercise routine. I still hit the drive thru when I'm working too often...this one is hard because I am in my car all day when I am working, I just...

I see a TON of websites where I can buy them but I'm not sure which ones are legit. Do any of you know of a legitimate website where I can buy and print off our credit reports from all 3 credit reporting agencies? Thanks, Peace & Love Nicole

Sitting at work (SHHHH!!) (I work in a cube so I can do this kind of stuff) haha:) I was looking over my financial spreadsheets over the past three months and I am happy to report: Since December 2008 to Present: I have paid off 3 debts (2 cc's and one line of credit) My debt has been reduced...

here are my notes for next hurricane. phone "calling tree" per our employer fell apart and did not work. need one person with a WORKING phone to call all the people in our department. i chose not to do my weekly shopping because i thought i would be out of power, and would end up with a fridge...

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Checking and reading your credit report A bad or wrong credit report can cost you. Understand it and fix your credit before your finances are affected.

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