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Know The Score: What\’s Up With Your Credit Report?

Your credit score is like your criminal record. Both follow you around for a very long time, and both are supposed reflections of the person you are. Only you and perhaps your lawyer know your criminal record. But your credit score can be pulled when you apply for a credit card, or go to get a new car, or even try to move in to a new place.

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School Struggling To Collect Smashes Students In The Hallways

Students in a particular part of New Zealand, Whangarei could be forced to learn in a hallway or refused entry to particular subjects if their parents do not pay compulsory course fees. Whangarei Boys High School headmaster Al Kirk says about $10,000 is owed from last year.

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Wait. How Long Will This Stay On My Credit Report? Part 1

Your credit history. It could be your best friend, or your worst enemy. Generally it’s like a nosy mother in law coming to visit for an indeterminate period. You know that she’s coming, and that’s always bad news, but you are too afraid to ask or even consider how long she will be staying. Even though that was the worst analogy ever, read on to find out how long negative marks will stay on your credit history!

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Junk Mail Could Ruin Your Credit

Junk mail. Everyone hates it. Most of the time, people will take a glance at the envelope then toss it in the garbage. But it’s important to give each letter a thorough check. Some credit card issuers are sending cardholders statements in plain, unmarked white envelopes that look like a solicitation, or junk.

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Finding The Best Candidate For Your Collection Company

In spite of the recession, a lot of collection agencies are looking to increase their ranks. According to a recent survey, over 55 percent of collection companies are planning to increase the amount of staff in the first half of this year.

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Collection Agency Helps Haiti

Debt collection agency American Profit Recovery began a fund raising attempt in order to assist people trying to bring relief to the Haiti earthquake victims. American Profit Recovery has chosen the Saint Rock Haiti Foundation which is a charity that provides medical care for the people of Haiti.

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Bankruptcy And Debt Advice For Older People

Older people are feeling the stress of the recession just as much as younger people. Many are unable to work due to physical and mental fragility, but still live in homes with mortgages. Some may have maxed out credit cards, but with no employment and minimal help from Medicare, social security checks, and retirement funds there seems to be no recourse.

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Recent Report Reveals Bleak News About Foreclosure

Recent research by RealtyTrac Year-End 2009 Foreclosure Market Report reveals that 3,957,643 foreclosure filings were reported on 2,824,674 U.S. properties in 2009. This includes scheduled foreclosure auctions, default notices and bank repossessions.

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Bleak News As Bankruptcy Rises

Terminations and pay cuts pushed more people into bankruptcy last year, and experts are saying that the situation won’t improve until the unemployment issue is resolved. In Wisconsin, bankruptcy filings raised to 30 percent in 2009. This came on top of a 35 percent increase in the preceding year.