Got credit problems? How you can rebuild your credit report in 90 days
If you've ever tried disputing errors on your credit report, then you know it's no easy feat and can be extremely time-consuming and frustrating. Certified consumer credit counselor and president of Credit 360 Consulting promises to do the heavy lifting for you to save you time and money.
How prime members can save money with every Amazon order
HOUSTON โ If youโre an Amazon Prime member, you know two-day shipping rarely means youโll get your order in two days anymore. Sure, itโs just $1, but Kyle James of the Rather Be Shopping says you can accumulate those rewards rather quickly. Reload Amazon Gift Card to get $10When you reload $100 or more on to an Amazon gift card balance, youโll get a free $10 bonus. It only works the first time you reload a gift card. If you know youโll be spending $100 on Amazon anyway, this one is a no-brainer.
Weโve updated our Texas Public Schools Explorer with 2019-20 data
Credit: Shelby Tauber for The Texas TribuneUse our database to learn about Texas public school districts and campuses, including hundreds of charter schools and alternative campuses. Because of the coronavirus pandemic, the state waived accountability ratings for the 2019-20 school year. [ Read more ]
Can you get a credit or refund for cable and internet service you couldnโt use when power was out?
HOUSTON โ Now that weโve got electricity, many of you are asking If you can get a credit or refund for cable and internet service you couldnโt use this week because of the power outages. Can you get a credit or refund for cable and internet service you couldnโt use when power was out? In some cases, customers may have power but not their Xfinity services because electricity has not been restored in the area of our network that serves their neighborhood. If you had electricity but no cable or internet, you can request a credit. Comcast said though, in some instances, it was the commercial power from Centerpoint that was down that caused the loss of services into customersโ homes even if the customersโ electricity was on.
Check it and change it: How to boost your credit score
ORLANDO, Fla. (Ivanhoe Newswire) โ Only one percent of Americans have the perfect credit score of 850. Your credit score can affect your ability to buy a home, a car, and even whether you land a new job. Payment history and credit utilization, or the ratio of credit being used compared to total credit available, are the two biggest factors in determining your credit score. The next factors that affect your credit score are length of credit history, new credit inquiries, and diversifying your credit with a mix of credit cards and loans can boost your credit. Too much new credit at one time can affect your credit score negatively by adding hard inquiries to your credit report.
How to use credit in a crisis
I remember in the 2008-2009 recession, it was because of credit that I was able to see myself through, she explained. I actually went and got extra credit cards as a safety measure so I would have food to eat and a safe place to stay.If youve recently seen a drop in your income and your credit history is good, Tiffany suggests applying for a new credit card now. She says that new credit card can help you pay some of your essential bills like utilities, gas, transportation, groceries, medication, medical bills and even insurance. Paying these bills on credit will allow you to keep what limited cash you have for the bills you cant pay with credit. Make sure you keep paying at least the minimum payment on your credit card each month.
Get your free credit report every week to keep track of deferments amid pandemic
HOUSTON โ A lot of people are deferring loan payments and mortgage payments during the pandemic. Still, you should check your credit report and score to make sure these deferments are not being reported negatively. The three credit-reporting companies are providing one free weekly credit report until April 2021, instead of one per year ordinarily at AnnualCreditReport.com. If you find an error on your report, you should send a written dispute to each credit-reporting company publishing incorrect information and the lender. The credit-reporting companies must normally respond within 30 days, but the CFPB says it will give them more time if needed right now.