Friday, September 15, 2006

Bad Credit Score

There is always a way out of a debt, if you will just learn how to spend responsibly and monitor your expenses closely. In no time at all, you will get back that glowing credit score that most companies are looking for.

Good credit rating, credit score, credit history – use any of these terms, they are very important terms referring to your ability to buy something. A good credit history is a definite plus for you when you are planning to make a major purchase.

When getting a car loan, or buying a house, or you need a large amount of cash – the interest rate will be based on your credit score.
Even for what seems to be the most basic task like applying for a local telephone service in your area, you need to pass the credit testing provided by the company.

Having an impossible credit history or a bad credit score may seem to be the end of the world for you, but that is not so. With a little organizing and a lot of patience, you can still straighten out your finances before it's too late. Here's how:

1. Poor credit can be caused by a number of things.
- delayed payments on your utility bills
- arrears on your credit card bills
- low credit score from a bad credit history
- no credit history
- loan defaults
- bankruptcy

To counteract this, you need to have a general overview of your finances.

1. review your credit card statement from the last six months. Check out any discrepancies and review your receipts from major purchases if you have to.

2. If things look really hopeless from your end, do not be afraid to get professional help. These financial advisors might give you the most basic solution – which is to consolidate your debts.

3. Never use a new loan to pay off an old or existing debt

4. Cancel any credit card account that you do not need.

5. As soon as you have repaid your debts, you can get apply for a new credit card to have a clean
slate.

This time, take care of your money and control your spending. Make sure that you do not overcharge the card and always pay your monthly credit card bills on time.

In no time at all, you will get back that glowing credit score that most companies are looking for.