Credit/Debt Questions
Paying rent to parents will help credit report?
Hi Terry, How can I ensure that paying rent to my parents will show up n my credit report and..
Property tax
Hi Terry, I am embarrassed to say I bacame way behind in property taxes and can’t seem to catch up..
Credit Cards for college students
Love you on the radio and WGN morning news Terry. Our daughter is a junior at college and is working..
My financial position — bankruptcy?
I’m 70, retired and married. I receive a pension from my old job plus SS. Due to covid, the following..
CREDIT REPORTING – UNFREEZE –lost PINs
I froze my credit reports at all three of the major credit reporting agencies and now I cannot find my..
O balance credit cards
I have several credit cards with a “o” balance, should I close them or let the companies close them after..
Credit Scores
Hi Terry – I was wondering why my credit score can be so differenct between TransUnion and Equifax. Transunion is..
Consolidation
I consolidated with Monarch legal group and they are not doing anything for me they were supposed to settle with..
Consolidation of credit card debt
I hired Monark legal group for consolidation my debt and they are not doing anything what can I do the..
Best credit card for new widow
Need best deal on a credit card – excellent credit – don’t want annual fees – want cash back on..
Credit cards to build credit
Hi Terry I enjoy listening to you on WGN. My daughter is wondering is it good to have more then..
Credit scores
Hi Terry! What has more impact on your credit score between credit utilisation and age of credit. I ask this..
Turned down for auto loan
My husband and I purchased a new car in 2019. We could have paid cash for it at that time..
Student Loan Balance 275K TERRY SAYS: Don’t marry him!!!!
Hi Terry, I listen to your podcast and on WGN. My daughter is getting married Aug 1st after postponing x..
Home Equity Credit
Hi Terry, My wife and I own our home – it’s small but we have no mortgage payment. I like..
Paying off credit card debts
Hello terry I have few credit cards it makes a total of $20.000 unfortunately with the pandemic , How can..
IDES fraud for deceased
My husband died 5 1/2 years ago. On Friday, he received a letter indicating he had been approved for IDES..
Credit Card debt
I know having to much credit card debt can hurt your credit score, but can paying it all off at..
Credit Cards — when to close unused cards
Is it better to close credit cards that are paid off or leave them open with a zero balance?
free annual credit report
I tried several times to check my credit at the web site on your page but after I entered all..