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Credit/Debt Questions

Credit card and credit rating

We have a credit card that we no longer use. There is an annual fee of $99. I don’t want..

credit freeze

Hi Terry, I have my wifes’ and my credit reporting agency accounts frozen and have had for years. We don’t..

Credit Card Debts

Hello Terry. Thank you for taking the time to read and answer my question. I have $19,000 worth of credit..

Credit card for newbie

I am a married 57 year old. My husband and I have a shared credit card- he is primary. I..

Annual credit report — necessary if frozen?

If I had a freeze on my credit for years , is it necessary to apply for a credit report..

credit score — refinancing car

My husband and I are both retired. My husband’s credit scores are 780, 775 and 797. Mine are 801, 816..

closing charge cards

Is it better to just stop using a charge card or to cancel it completely? Does having too many store..

Financial Debt — bankruptcy?

My question Terry is it advisable to file chapter 13 because of soo much debt that has accumulated from 2020..

How do I seek a Zero Interest Credit Card

Hi Terry, I have a Visa with a balance of 18K that I want to pay off. I pay well..

Deed in lieu impact on credit

Years ago we purchased a rental property. Unfortunately we rented to people who did not pay on time or fully..

Credit report check – surprise fees

Hi Terry, I followed your instructions for checking for Identity theft by checking my credit reports (very helpful – thanks!)..

credit report at all THREE bureaus?

If I want to To check my credit at one of the free bureau’s, is it good enough to just..

free credit reports

How do I access free credit reports from the 3 major companies? I was able to create an account at..

Credit Report of deceased

How long do the 3 credit companies keep a deceased person’s records?

Credit card for daughter

If I add my daughter as a authorized user on my credit card to increase her credit score, will that..

Freeze Credit

If I freeze my credit will I still be able to apply for a credit card? Thank You

Direct Deposit

My teenage daughter’s employer that she has worked for for over two years is requiring her to sign up for..

credit cards and credit protection after death

My husband died 5 months ago. Should I close or cut up his credit cards? They are paid off. Two..

Identity protection payment

Hi Terry. Do you consider it worthwhile to pay $l87 plus for identity protection?

Credit card debt

Hi I need to negotiate my credit card interest rates diwn from 25%. They intimidate me once I start the..

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