Money File
Wednesday, July 30, 2008NBR's recurring feature designed to increase your money IQ.
The MONEY FILE brings you insight on money matters from some of America's top business journalists and editors.
The MONEY FILE commentator for Wednesday, July 30th is...
...HARRIET JOHNSON BRACKEY, personal finance columnist at the South Florida Sun-Sentinel. Brackey wants you to get focused on your credit score, and she has some tips to help you do just that.
Harriet Johnson Brackey's Tips
| Credit Do's & Don'ts |
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Don't use credit repair companies |
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Do get a copy of your credit report |
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Do Correct & dispute errors |
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Do pay bills on time |
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Do pay down debt |
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Related NBR Stories & Links
- 02-08-08: "XChange, The NBR Blog" - Rising Rates on Credit Cards
- 10-10-07: "Money File" - Credit Report Protection
- 09-07-07: "Money File" - Financial Responsibility 101
- 07-25-07: "Money File" - What's The Real Credit Score?
- 07-09-03: The Tug Of War Over The Fair Credit Reporting Act
External Links/Articles*
- AnnualCreditReport.com
AnnualCreditReport.com is the centralized site where consumers can request free annual credit reports. The three major national credit bureaus -- Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion -- created the site. Other sites may claim to offer a free credit report, but this site is the only one truly authorized to offer this service. - Equifax
Equifax is one of the three major national credit bureaus in the U.S. - Experian
Experian is one of the three major national credit burearus in the U.S. - Federal Reserve
The Federal Reserve is the central bank of the United States. This links to the Fed's "5 Tips for Improving Your Credit Score." - TransUnion
TransUnion is one of the three major national credit bureaus in the U.S. As Harriet Johnson Brackey mentions in her "Money File," TransUnion is currently offering free credit report monitoring to many borrowers.
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